UK invests in 'cyber army', and turning lead into gold

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

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

4.6 • 893 Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: The UK announces a 1 billion pound budget for a cyber army: but what will these keyboard warriors be doing? Also, a vaccine for norovirus that is just one pill. And, physicists at CERN turn lead into gold, albeit briefly! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:16.8	most urgent health challenges, documenting the efforts and insights of the researchers and communities who are working to solve them.
0:23.6	Presented by botanist-turned Hollywood star Alicia Wainwright,
0:27.0	season two of When Science Finds Away, is out now.
0:31.0	Tune in to hear how avatars are assisting in the management of mental illness,
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0:49.2	All engine running.
0:50.9	Absolutely genius.
0:51.8	Get this. Welcome. Welcome.
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