Ancient Mars bacteria, and 'fugitive' methane leaks

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

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

4.6 • 957 Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, the strongest hint yet of life on Mars. Should we get excited? Or is it another red herring? Also ahead: The first new UK-wide study of babies in 25 years. We'll find out why it matters. Plus, an ancient lizard-like fossil is discovered on the coast of Devon. We'll uncover the significance... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	This is Generation 1, the climate podcast from University College London.
0:05.2	Bringing groundbreaking research from the front lines of climate science,
0:08.5	we tackle climate action in all its forms from policy and activism to AI and urban planning.
0:13.9	I am a tech optimist. I am optimistic that it will help us solve some of the challenges,
0:20.2	especially related to climate change.
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0:34.1	All engine running. Absolutely genius. Get this.
0:37.9	Welcome.
0:40.2	This is the show where we bring you science.
0:41.8	What that potentially means is... Discovery is...
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0:45.9	Without further ado, this is the Naked Scientists.
0:49.9	Hello, welcome to the Naked Scientist podcast, the program that brings you the biggest breakthroughs and talks to the major movers and shakers in the worlds of science, technology
0:57.9	and medicine. With me, Chris Smith. Coming up, the strongest hint yet of life on Mars. So
1:05.0	should we get excited? Or is this just another red planet herring? Also, the first new UK-wide study in 25 years following up babies from cradle to grave.
1:16.6	We find out why studies like this are so important,
1:19.7	and an ancient lizard-like fossil that turns out to be the oldest on record gets discovered in Devon.
1:35.3	Music oldest on record gets discovered in Devon. First this week, unusual rocks discovered on Mars may hold the most compelling evidence yet
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