Supersized El Nino strikes, and navigation app for the blind

Supersized El Nino strikes, and navigation app for the blind

September 3, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 1286

About this episode

The episode discusses the exceptional El Niño phenomenon, a new at-home bladder cancer test, the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, and a navigation app for the visually impaired.

Coming up: El Niño weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional' and last months, say forecasters. What should we know about it? We also hear from the team behind a successful at-home bladder cancer test, learn about the science behind the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, and meet a Harvard researcher who has created an app to help visually impaired people get around. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

More episodes of The Naked Scientists Podcast

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Naked Scientists Podcast podcast page.