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The Naked Scientists Podcast

Africa's cholera surge, and colliding galaxies

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Science Radio, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Life Sciences, Technology, Health & Fitness, Naked Scientists

4.6893 Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: African leaders hold emergency talks about deadly outbreaks of cholera on the continent. But why is this happening, and what can be done to curb the threat? The James Webb Space Telescope breaks another cosmic record spotting the oldest galaxy ever seen, dating from just 280 million years after the Big Bang. We explore the hidden workings of our natural history museums: what did they decide not to display, and why? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:39.1

finds a way is a podcast from Welcome, one of the world's major funders of research into life,

0:45.0

health and well-being, which goes in search of the answers to some of the most urgent health

0:50.0

challenges, documenting the efforts and insights of the researchers and communities who are working

0:54.5

to solve them. Presented by botanist-turned Hollywood star Alicia Wainwright, season two of

1:00.6

When Science Finds Away, is out now. Tune in to hear how avatars are assisting in the management

1:05.8

of mental illness, how traditional burning techniques can cut wildfire risks, and how technology is turning the tide against the threat of cholera.

1:14.5

That's when science finds a way, out now, wherever you get your podcasts.

1:21.6

All engine running.

1:23.2

Absolutely genius.

1:24.1

Get this.

1:25.0

Welcome.

1:25.9

This is the show where we bring you science.

1:27.7

What that essentially means is... Discovery is the question, research. Get this. Welcome. Welcome. This is the show where we bring you science. What that essentially means is...

1:29.2

Discovery is...

1:29.9

Advances.

1:30.8

Research.

1:31.4

Technology.

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