RC 260810702Azania Mosaka
Monday, 10 August 2026
Leftovers kicked off the show, before the conversation shifted to troubled teenagers, then ended with a wide-ranging Naked Scientist Q&A on nuclear bombs, whirlwinds and herpes.
- 13:28
Listeners debated which foods should never be leftovers: pap, skinny fries, burgers, bread, salads and fried chicken were repeatedly named, while chefs’ fixes included air-frying burgers and steaming leftover pizza.
- 13:35
Food-safety warnings singled out leftovers kept more than 48 hours, especially rare meat, salad greens, rice and pasta, with advice to cool dense foods quickly in small portions to avoid bacterial growth.
- 14:22
A parent of a 19-year-old described a quiet, suspended son whose room is a mess and who carries resentment about school placement; the suggested response was firmer but consistent consequences and more follow-up therapy.
- 14:43
Dr Chris Smith explained how nuclear weapons work through fission and fusion chain reactions, how whirlwind spin develops from rising warm air and low pressure, and how mouth sores can be caused by herpes simplex or other viruses.