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Relebogile Mabotja hosts The Naked Scientist

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Chris Smith is a medical doctor and scientist, employed as a specialist registrar and clinical lecturer in virology at Cambridge University. He is also the founder and driving force behind The Naked Scientist. Relebogile Mabotja hosts him every Monday at 2:30 pm to answer your questions.

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Radio 702

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Science

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

The Naked Scientist: Feeling exhausted? 22.06.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Pregnancy and alcohol – separating fact from fiction 22.06.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Human potential and the psychology of success and pain 15.06.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: How daily habits shape your health 01.06.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: The unseen impact of being the 'other' child 11.05.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Hantavirus explained, coffee side effects and time zones unpacked 04.05.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Understanding the psychology behind road rage and aggressive driving 20.04.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Separating fact from fiction in menstruation 13.04.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Unpacking the complexities of growth and potential 30.03.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Why we crave sugar, teen sleep cycles and human evolution explained 25.03.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Why we can't resist the urge to yawn 16.03.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Why coke affects your teeth, hair loss science and prostate health explained 02.03.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Deciphering the mysteries of the human body and mind 23.02.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Speed vs acceleration, brain myths and why heat feels hot at 30°C 16.02.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Unraveling the mysteries of hearing and the human brain 09.02.2026

Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogil...

The Naked Scientist: Exploring the science behind everyday phenomena 02.02.2026

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions.  Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. C...

The Naked Scientist with Dr Chris Smith 19.01.2026

Dr Chris Smith answers listener’s science related questions 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afterno...

The Naked Scientist 12.01.2026

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia...

The Naked Scientist 20.12.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M...

The Naked Scientist 08.12.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M...

The Naked Scientist 01.12.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M...

The Naked Scientist 24.11.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia...

The Naked Scientist 17.11.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia...

The Naked Scientist 10.11.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia...

The Naked Scientist 03.11.2025

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia...

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