Boldly going where no science show has gone before.

The Naked Scientists

Hello and also

also with Diana O' Carroll this week, hello Diane and also with me Chris Smith.

Now coming up scientists have discovered it turns out what turns sperm on and this is a finding that could hold the key to new contraceptives or even ways to help some people who have problems with infertility.

Also, how researchers have recreated a dinosaur in all of its

colourful glory and how mosquitoes home in on you. Scientists have decoded the genes

that enable moses to sniff you out, which could mean better bug repellants and traps

are on the way.

What a soothing thought, Diana.

Thanks, Chris.

And also this week we're looking at how plastics and the substances that leech out of them might be affecting your health.

We'll hear how researchers have linked exposure to these chemicals with heart disease, stroke and diabetes,

and that most of us have got measurable levels of them in our bodies.

We'll also find out what happens when these substances get into the environment,

what do they do to wildlife, and is bottled water,

at least the stuff that comes in plastic bottles,

also a potential risk.

Thank you very much Diana and talking of clean water for this week's kitchen

science Ben and Dave are going to be finding out how a worktop kitchen water

filter, try saying that quickly, creates a sparkling

cup of tea, and also Mirror has been off to the glamorous sewage works to find out how Cambridge deals

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