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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2007 · 57 MIN

Naked Science Q&A Show

from The Naked Scientists Podcast · host The Naked Scientists

This week, we're taking on your science questions. We find out how cockroaches and ants avoid the heat in a microwave oven, how best to protect yourself from lightning and why a light box can save you from a SAD winter. Also, a table decoration inspired, radiation-resistant spaceship design to keep astronauts healthy, how the contraceptive pill hurts A lapdancers' looks and why penguins prefer to go fishing with their pals. Plus, in Kitchen Science, Dave explains how to make a detector for the Earth's magnetic field - a home made compass! But will it work in space? And what will happen when... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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