5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including how scientists found the DNA of human victims in the teeth of a lion, how electrically conductive stitches can be used to speed up healing, and this year's Nobel Prize Winners explained. Plus, an in-depth look at what scientists are doing to tackle brain injuries.

5 Live Science Podcast

Brain injuries, Man-eating lions, and the Nobel Prize

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including whether electric cars may pose a potential security threat, how stem cells are being used to develop new treatments for diabetes, and an interview with Professor Brian Cox.Plus, an in-depth look at the lasting impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Lockdown legacy, Brian Cox, Electric car espionage?

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week we look into signs that fruity vapes paralyze the immune system in the lungs, why the world's oldest cheese was smeared over an ancient Chinese mummy, and why we might be getting an extra moon.Plus an in-depth look into how vaccines are revolutionising the prevention and treatment of cancer.

Fruity vapes, Ancient cheese, and Cancer vaccines

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.This week: What do we know about the pagers and walkie-talkies that have been used to attack Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon? Plus the landmark study on the impact of pregnancy on the female brain, and how scientists in Israel have grown a 1,000-year-old seed that might fill in a missing link in the Bible.We also take an in-depth look at the work of engineers who are finding fresh solutions to the problem of climate change.

BBC Radio 5 Live

5 Live Science Podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live

Episodes