Nature Podcast

In this episode: 00:46 A massive trial assessing the outcomes of ‘off label’ cancer treatment Research Article:   Verkerk et al . 12:49 Research Highlights Nature:   Microbial hockey: bacteria can spin a ‘puck’ just by swimming Nature:   Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death 15:14 10,000 years of western Eurasian evolution Nature:   Landmark ancient-geno...

In this episode: On Monday, reporter Alexandra Witze was in the heart of the Artemis II mission’s science operations. She tells us about the experience and what NASA’s researchers have learnt from the mission so far. Nature:  I was with Artemis II’s scientists during the Moon fly-by. Here’s what I saw Nature:  First photos from Artemis II: see stunning ‘Earthset’ and more Nature:  H...

In this episode: 00:41 Exosome therapies could deliver drugs to hard to reach places Nature:  Eye drops made from pig semen deliver cancer treatment to mice 5:08 The impact of parenthood on women’s academic careers Nature:  Motherhood derails women’s academic careers — these data reveal how and why 10:34 The unusual suction that lets Sunbirds drink Science:  These birds suck—literal...

In this podcast we'll talk about NASA's Artemis II launch, which has ushered in a new era of lunar exploration. Nature :  Lift off! Artemis II mission sends humans to the Moon — opening a new era of exploration Nature:  Artemis II mission is about to fly humans to the Moon — here’s the science they’ll do Nature:  Humanity is heading back to the Moon — why aren’t more scien...

In this episode: 00:46 Collecting contrails at 30,000 feet Research Article:  Voigt et al. 11:23 Research Highlights Nature:  Sunken Soviet nuclear submarine’s radioactive release Nature:  History of ‘forever’ chemicals is written in Antarctic snow 13:34 Fakery in science April Fakes Day Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis...

Nature staff discuss some of the week's top science news. 00:18 ‘Zombie cells’ revived with genome transplant Nature:  ‘Zombie cells’ return from the dead — after a genome transplant 05:27 A limit to cloning, in mice Nature:  Can a mouse be cloned indefinitely? Decades-long experiment has answers Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and anal...

00:44 Why insects aren’t massive Research Article :  Snelling et al. 11:39 Research Highlights Nature:  Faster ticking of ‘biological clock’ predicts shorter lifespan Nature :  Mighty mini-magnet is low in cost and light on energy use 14:05 CRISPR creates CAR-T cancer therapy inside mice Research Article:  Nyberg et al. News & Views:  A gene-editing method generates im...

In this episode: 00:22 Exploring how gut microorganisms contribute to ageing Nature:  Memory loss is fuelled by gut microbes in ageing mice 04:30 How good jokes are in short supply during academic conferences Nature:  Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis...

In this episode: 00:46 Piecing together a biochemical puzzle Research Article :  Lombe et al. 12:26 Research Highlights Nature:  Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat Nature:  Live parrots were carried across the Andes before the Incas’ rise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:26 Why researchers keep using  Doom  in their research Nature:  How the classic computer game Doom became a tool for science Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study reveals how the asexual Amazon molly defies evolutionary expectations — plus, evidence of what may be powering superluminous supernovae. In this episode: 00:46 Unravelling the genetics of an asexual fish that should be extinct Research Article: Ricemeyer et al. News and Views: How an all-female fish species defies evolutionary expectations 10:19 Research Highlights Nature: ​​​​​​​Jam-...

In this episode: 00:25 How paediatricians’ antibodies could treat serious viral infections New Scientist:  Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds 04:22 Galileo’s annotations in an ancient text Science:  Galileo’s handwritten notes found in ancient astronomy text Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis f...

Injectable fluid safely fills area in which blood clots can form, in animal trials — plus, strong evidence that an elusive form of diamond has been made in the lab. 00:47 A magnetic seal to stop clots forming in the heart Research Article :  Wang et al. News and Views:  Magnetic fluid offers better seal in heart-plugging medical procedure Video: Magnetic gel injected into the heart could...

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In this episode: 00:15 How Pokémon inspired fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity Nature:  Pokémon turns 30 — how the fictional pocket monsters shaped science Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-speed footage reveals shoe squeaks can start with a tiny bolt of lightning — plus, evidence that a debated brain phenomenon exists in humans. 00:44 The science of squeaky shoes Research Article :  Djellouli et al. Basketball sound effects via Bradley Kanaris/Getty. 09:05 Research Highlights Nature:  Runaway black hole leaves a trail of stars Nature:  Super-sticky feet help a ro...

00:25 How brains differ by sex and age Nature:  Brain differences between sexes get more pronounced from puberty 07:14 Bumblebees ‘fan themselves’ during flight to keep cool Science:  How do busy bees avoid overheating from flying? Video:  Birds gliding through bubbles reveal aerodynamic trick Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and an...

00:46 Data stored in glass Nature:  Microsoft Research Project Silica Team Nature:  Microsoft team creates 'revolutionary' data storage system that lasts for millennia 08:09 Research Highlights Nature:  Parasitic wasps use tamed virus to castrate caterpillars Nature:  Flexible joints: robot morphs into a range of cyborg species 10:10 An mRNA vaccine for Triple-Negative Breast C...

In this episode: 00:26 Moderate caffeine intake might reduce dementia risk, study suggests Nature:  Coffee linked to slower brain ageing in study of 130,000 people 04:15 Using AI to work out the rules of a long-forgotten board game Scientific American:  Rules of mysterious ancient Roman board game decoded by AI Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, o...

In this episode: 00:46 The immune cells that eat waste fats from fruit flies’ brains Nature:  Cho et al. 10:21 Research Highlights Nature:  Beetle is locked into an eternal dance ― with an ant Nature:  Super-sniffer aeroplane finds oil fields’ hidden emissions 12:41 Ancient DNA evidence reveals a nuanced story of the Bell Beaker Expansion Nature:  Olalde et al. Subscribe to Nat...

In this episode: 00:42 External, artificial-lung system keeps patient alive for transplant Nature:  48 hours without lungs: artificial organ kept man alive until transplant 06:22 How lung cancer in mice hijacks neurons to outwit the immune system Nature: How tumours trick the brain into shutting down cancer-fighting cells Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science n...

00:46 Understanding how rete ridges form in the skin Nature: Thompson et al. 09:32 Research Highlights Nature: Genetically engineered ‘stinkweed’ comes up roses for making seed oil Nature: Largest galaxy survey yet confirms that the Universe is not clumpy enough 11:52 The open-source AI that performs scientific literature reviews Nature: Asai et al. Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable dail...

In this episode: 00:36 Study probes genetics of extreme longevity Nature:  Still working at 107: supercentenarian study probes genetics of extreme longevity 05:32 Controlling fluorescent proteins’ brightness with magnets Nature:  ‘Remote controlled’ proteins illuminate living cells Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in yo...

00:46 Why completing difficult tasks feels rewarding Nature:  Touponse et al. 11:34 Research Highlights Nature:  Disappearing ‘planet’ reveals a solar system’s turbulent times Nature:  Getting to the (square) root of stock-market swings 13:43 How extreme weather events could threaten malaria elimination efforts Nature:  Symons et al. Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable...

This is an audio version of our Feature:  ‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.