Why don't spiders get stuck on their webs?

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

🗓️ 28 September 2015

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

We take on your science questions: Can animals feel guilty? Could drones detect landmines? What's the furthest a paper plane could fly, and why don't spiders get stuck on their webs? Plus, a look at this week's science news - a development for Europe's Extra Large telescope, and the health challenges faced at the Rugby World Cup. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	And the Hello and welcome to the naked scientists with me Katani. This week we're
0:19.9	tackling your science questions. Coming up, can animals feel guilt? What is dark matter and why
0:26.8	can't we see it? And could drones be used to detect landmines? Find out how.
0:32.1	The Naked Scientists Podcast is powered by UKfast.co.uk.
0:37.0	We do have a fantastic panel joining us today from across all the scientific spectrum.
0:48.2	We're joined by Andrew Ponson from UCL.
0:50.3	He's an expert in the mysterious world of dark matter, but can answer pretty much anything about cosmology or physics.
0:56.0	Happy to put him to the test.
0:58.0	We have our naked scientist Ginny Smith.
1:00.0	She's interested in unlocking the secrets of the brain.
1:03.1	We're joined by Max Gray.
1:04.4	He's a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge in Zoology.
1:07.8	He can field any questions relating to animals.
1:10.9	And we're also joined by Peter Cowley. He's a tech investor ready to enlighten us about all things technology.
1:16.6	And of course, we're joined by the erstwhile naked scientist himself, Chris Smith.
1:20.4	He's a medical doctor, but can probably answer just about anything you can throw at him.
1:25.9	If you'd like to get in touch you can tweet at naked scientists or you can email Chris at the
1:30.0	Naked Scientist.com.
1:32.0	Now our very first question comes to us from Katie Marsden.
1:35.0	Say hi Katie.
1:36.3	Hi.
1:37.3	Hello, what is your question?
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