meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
The Naked Scientists Podcast

Why do Men's Bits Shrink in the Cold?

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

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

4.6957 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2010

⏱️ 60 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

How heavy is the Earth? How do snakes digest huge meals? Should I fear falling bullets? We take on these questions and more in this Naked Scientists Question and Answer show! We'll discuss the ideal hair for head lice, the mechanics of using a straw and why men's bits shrink in the cold! In the news we explore the link between jetlag and forgetfulness, discover a moon with an oxygen atmosphere, and a new technique to tell someones age by their blood. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out why a full carton is much harder to shake. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Stripping down science to the naked scientist with me Chris Smith the questions for you including finding out what's more accurate the speed of your

0:34.3

GPS or at least the speed it says you're traveling at or your car zone speedometer

0:38.7

we'll find out how much does the Earth weigh and how do scientists know that?

0:43.4

And would an aeroplane full of birds weigh less

0:46.9

if all the birds took off while the aeroplane was in midair?

0:50.0

The answers to all of those are on the way, Diana.

0:52.4

Thanks, Chris.

0:53.0

We'll also be hearing about a new technique to predict a person's age

0:57.0

using just a drop of blood, and why frequent flyers might also be frequent forgetters.

1:02.0

Jet lag affects your memory for up to a month. might also be frequent forgetters.

1:02.5

Jet lag affects your memory for up to a month

1:04.8

according to a new study that's just come out.

1:07.3

And in kitchen science I will be explaining why it's much harder to shape the contents of

1:11.2

an unopened carton compared to one that's already been opened.

1:14.0

Don't believe me, grab a carton and give it a shake.

1:16.0

I'll be back to explain what's going on later in the show.

1:18.0

I'm shaking my can and bottle here.

1:21.0

Friendsedly, Dave, in anticipation.

1:22.0

Thank you. If you've got any questions for us on

1:24.7

this week's show, we'd love to hear from you. Tweet at Naked Scientists. You can write on our

1:29.4

Facebook page. We've made it easy for you. you can get there by going to the naked

1:33.0

scientists dot com forward slash Facebook and it will do the rest or you can drop

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr Chris Smith, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Dr Chris Smith and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.