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Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

By: Dr Chris Smith
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 Each week we set out to solve one of the world's weirdest, wackiest, funniest and funkiest scientific puzzles. And along with the answer there's a brand new question to think about for next time...The Naked Scientists Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Nature & Ecology Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • How long does a lap of the water cycle take?

    How long does a lap of the water cycle take?
    Jun 27 2025
    Thanks to Jess Neumann for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • Why do clouds move in a different direction to the wind?

    Why do clouds move in a different direction to the wind?
    Jun 20 2025
    When Tony is cycling around, he notices that the clouds above him are not always moving in the same direction as he feels the wind blowing him down on the ground. Why might this be? James Tytko took on the question with help from Paul Williams, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    5 mins
  • Do photons have a size?

    Do photons have a size?
    Jun 13 2025
    Donald wants to know, 'how big is a photon?' Marushka Soobben took on his query with help from Ben Allanach, professor of theoretical physics at the University of Cambridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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    4 mins
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