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It's science, but not as you know it, the naked scientists.

Hello and welcome to this week's naked scientists with Victoria Gill.

Hi, Victoria.

Also with Dave Ansel.

Hi there.

And with me, Chris Smith.

Now, this week we're going to be getting our teeth into how scientists are

analysing carnivorous plants to try and find a new source of antibiotics. We've also got news

of a new underwater glider for exploring the ocean depths and we'll be finding out how

scientists have discovered the inner workings of a hunger hormone. So there's hope in future for an

anti-appetite pill. That's all on the way, Victoria. Thanks Chris. This week it's also our science question and answer show, so we'll be

tackling your science questions, plus getting to grips with this simply shocking question.

Hi, this is Robin. I'm calling from California in the USA. I had a question about electric eels.

I was wondering, how do they themselves do not get heard by the electric trucks that they use to communicate or stun prey? And since they're in water, how far does the current carry? So how do electric eels avoid self-electricution? Keep listening to find out the answers on the way. And in this week's kitchen science, I'll be showing you how to tell all the difference between a can of diet and full sugar fizzy drink, even if you can't read what it says on the can.

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