5 Live Science Podcast
5 Live Science Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
Self-experimentation
54 minutes Posted Feb 14, 2021 at 6:00 am.
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team with the latest science news stories, analysis and breakthroughs. Including another look at the main symptoms of coronavirus, how a parent can pass on depression to their offspring, and how whalesong can help us search for oil and gas. Plus an in-depth look into when scientists perform self-experimentation. Are they pioneering heroes, or simply reckless? We explore the risks and ethical issues.