Nature Podcast
By Springer Nature Limited
The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.
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Latest episode
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What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud
Potato 'pangenome' could allow easier sequencing of new varieties — plus, a Nature analysis reveals the most cited paper written in the twenty-first century. -
Long-awaited ape genomes give new insights into their evolution — and ours
New sequencing analyses fill in long-awaited gaps in the genomes of six ape species — plus, evidence that laser-plasma particle accelerators could work as well as conventional kinds. -
From Hippocrates to COVID-19: the scientific fight to prove diseases can be airborne
Science journalist and author Carl Zimmer joins us to talk about his new book Air-borne. -
Trump team removes senior NIH chiefs in shock move
Decision comes amidst mass layoffs — plus, administration instructs US biomedical agency to study ‘regret’ after transgender people transition. -
World’s tiniest pacemaker could revolutionize heart surgery
Smaller than a grain of rice, this injectable device could allow for minimally invasive heart-surgery — plus, research suggesting that a shingles vaccination reduces the risk of dementia. -
Audio long read: How quickly are you ageing? What molecular ‘clocks’ can tell you about your health
Researchers are looking to improve how ageing is measured, but the field is plagued with uncertainties. -
New lasso-shaped antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria
Antimicrobial molecule discovered in soil from lab technician’s garden — plus, a huge study assessing the nuances of humans’ impacts on biodiversity. -
Tiny satellite sets new record for secure quantum communication
Laser-based system allows quantum-encrypted information to be beamed across the globe, plus — an AI that can improve other AIs via written feedback, and an update on science in the US in the wake of Trump team’s cuts. -
Sapphire anvils squeeze metals atomically-thin
Technique could help researchers probe strange properties of 2D metals — plus, five years after the pandemic, how did COVID change virology? -
Earliest crafted bone tools date back 1.5 million years
Evidence suggests deliberate production of bone tools happened much earlier than previously thought — plus, how cells’ waste-disposal systems could help defend against infection.