Q&A: Mars, malaria and monstrous ducks

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

🗓️ 16 November 2021

⏱️ 57 minutes

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It's Q&A time! In this episode we'll be answering questions from you, our listeners, such as how close are we to developing a vaccine against the common cold, what's it like to live on Mars and what are the weirdest animals in Antarctica? That's right this week is dedicated to you. We're answering all your questions with the help of supernova scientist Sarafina Nance, marine mastermind Huw Griffiths, viral virtuoso John Tregoning and genetic genius Nessa Carey... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	All engine running,
0:04.0	running, absolutely genius.
0:05.0	Get this.
0:06.0	Welcome.
0:07.0	This is the show where we bring you science.
0:09.0	What that essentially means is
0:10.0	Discoveries,
0:11.0	the buses, research, technology, unbelievable.
0:14.7	Without further ado, this is the naked scientist.
0:18.4	Hello and welcome to the show that brings you the latest in science, technology and medicine.
0:23.4	I'm Sally Lepage and this week it's Q&A time.
0:27.4	In this pre-recorded episode we'll be answering questions from you our listeners, such as how close are we to developing a vaccine
0:35.4	against the common cold what's it like to live on Mars and what are the weirdest
0:40.5	animals in Antarctica that's right this week is dedicated to you.
0:45.3	If there's something you've always wondered get in touch and let us help you
0:49.1	scratch that scientific itch. The Naked Scientists Podcast is powered by UKfast.co.uk.
0:55.0	UK. Before we go any further let's meet this week's panel.
1:09.0	First off a warm welcome to Antarctic marine biologist Hugh Griffiths from the British Antarctic
1:15.8	survey. Hugh has been on missions to both the North and South Poles to study the sorts of animals
1:21.2	living in the coldest regions.
1:23.0	Hugh, you must be pretty used to cold weather by now.
1:26.0	So what are your top tips on staying warm
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