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Nature Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:02

Podcast Extra: Q&A with Nobel Prize winner Didier Queloz

Nature Podcast ·

2019/10/08

In this Podcast Extra, we speak to physicist Didier Queloz, whowas announced todayas one of the joint winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics. Shortly after the winners were announced, Didier took part in a press conference to talk about his award. Reporter Benjamin Thompson went along to chat with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:57

03 October 2019: Leapfrogging speciation, and...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/10/02

This week, how new species may form by sexual imprinting, and a previously unknown way for mosquitoes to migrate.In this episode:00:43 New species by sexual imprinting?A Central American frog chooses mates resembling its parents, a possible route for new species to form.Research Article:Yang et al.;News and Views:Leapfrog to speciation boosted by mother’s influence09:58 Research HighlightsA light-based pacemaker, and the mathematics of the best place to park.Research Article:Mei et al.;Research

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15:53

Nature PastCast, September 1963: Plate tectonics –...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/27

This year,Naturecelebrates its 150th birthday. To mark this anniversary we’re rebroadcasting episodes from ourPastCastseries, highlighting key moments in the history of science.Earthquakes, volcanoes, the formation of mountains; we understand all these phenomena in terms of plate tectonics (large-scale movements of the Earth’s crust). But when a German geologist first suggested that continents move, in the 1910s, people dismissed it as a wild idea. In this podcast, we hear how a ‘wild idea’ became

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23:30

26 September 2019: Mysteries of the ancient mantle,...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/25

This week, diamond-containing rocks may help uncover secrets of the Earth’s mantle, and a reflection on science since the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was published.In this episode:00:46 Earth’s EvolutionExplosive eruptions have allowed researchers to study Earth’s mysterious mantle.Research Article:Woodhead et al.;News and Views:Enigmatic origin of diamond-bearing rocks revealed06:08 Research HighlightsSupersonic cork popping, and the timing of vaccines.Research Highlight:An uncorked champagne

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15:58

Podcast Extra: Absurd scientific advice

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/21

How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems is the new book from XKCD cartoonist Randall Munroe. In this Podcast Extra, Randall talks about the book, its inspiration and the bizarre thought experiments it contains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:45

Backchat: Covering Climate Now

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/19

In this episode:00:44 A global media collaborationThis week, Nature is taking part in the Covering Climate Now project. What is it, and why has Nature joined? Editorial: Act now and avert a climate crisis05:49 ‘Climate change’ vs ‘climate emergency’In early 2019, The Guardian changed the wording they use when covering climate stories. Our panel discusses the importance of phrasing, and how it evolves. The Guardian: Why the Guardian is changing the language it uses about the environment13:40 Choosing

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26:08

19 September 2019: XKCD, and Extinction Rebellion

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/18

This week, absurd advice from XKCD’s Randall Munroe, and a conversation with climate lawyer turned activist Farhana Yamin.In this episode:00:46 How to do things (badly)Cartoonist Randall Munroe tell us about his new book: How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems.08:21 Research HighlightsHow insemination makes honeybee queens lose their way, and ‘toe maps’ in the brain. Research Highlight: Sex clouds queen bees’ vision; Research Highlight: ‘Toe maps’ in the brain guide painters

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24:01

12 September 2019: Modelling early embryos, and...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/11

This week, modelling embryonic development, and an analysis of male dominated conferences.In this episode:00:44 Imitating implantationResearchers have created a system that uses stem cells to model the early stages of pregnancy.Research article:Zheng et al.;News and Views:Human embryo implantation modelled in microfluidic channels08:03 Research HighlightsTraces of baby turtle tracks, and Titan’s explosive past.Research Highlight:A baby sea turtle’s ancient trek is captured in a fossil;Research

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25:31

05 September 2019: Persistent antibiotic resistance,...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/09/04

This week, Salmonella spreading antibiotic resistance, and the drivers of urban heat islands.In this episode:00:46 Antibiotic resistance reservoirsResearchers have identified howSalmonella‘persister’ cells can spread antibiotic resistance genes in mice intestines.Research article:Bakkeren et al.08:12 Research HighlightsBright barn owls stun prey, and the evolution of dog brains.Research Highlight:Zip-lining owls reveal what really scares their prey;Research Highlight:A dog’s breed is a window onto

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18:36

Nature PastCast, August 1975: Antibodies’ ascendency...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/08/30

This year, Nature celebrates its 150th birthday. To mark this anniversary we’re rebroadcasting episodes from our PastCast series, highlighting key moments in the history of science.They’re found in home-testing kits for pregnancy, hospital tests for MRSA, and in six out of ten of the best-selling drugs today. But monoclonal antibodies have kept a surprisingly low profile since their debut in a Nature paper in 1975. This podcast follows them from that time through patent wars, promising drug trials

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26:10

29 August 2019: Carbon-based computing, and depleting...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/08/28

This week, a computer chip based on carbon nanotubes, and the potential pitfalls of sequencing ancient-human remains.In this episode:00:45 A nanotube microprocessorScientists are looking beyond silicon, by constructing a computer chip using carbon nanotubes.Research article: Shulaker et al. News and Views: Nanotube computer scaled up08:38 Research HighlightsWeighingneutrinos, and discovering a hidden Zika epidemic.Research Highlight: Lightest neutrino is at least 6 million times lighter than an

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24:23

22 August 2019: Combating online hate speech, and...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/08/21

This week, the resilience of internet hate groups, and searching for early life.In this episode:00:46 Tackling internet hateResearchers have been modelling how hate groups interact online, and have come up with suggestions to combat this activity.Research article:Johnson et al.;News and Views: Strategies for combating online hate08:55 Research HighlightsGallstone growth, and the reproductive strategies of hitchhiking stick insects.Research Highlight:The ‘net’ that leads to excruciating stones in the

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24:38

15 August 2019: Atomic espionage in the Second World...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/08/14

This week, spilling nuclear secrets, and a mysterious period in the Universe’s history.In this episode:00:46 "The most dangerous spy in history"We hear the story of Klaus Fuchs, who gave away the details of building an atomic bomb.Books and Arts:The scientist-spy who spilt secrets of the bomb08:00 Research HighlightsEnvironmental impacts of electric scooters, and the Goliath frog engineers.Research Highlight:Trendy e-scooters might not be as green as they seem;Research Highlight:Enormous frogs heave

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26:08

08 August 2019: A mindset for success, and mercury in...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/08/07

This week, a mindset to improve school performance, and the complex story of how mercury accumulates in fish.In this episode:00:46 Growth MindsetHow a one hour course could improve academic achievement.Research article:Yeager et al.11:47 Research HighlightsAn extinct giant parrot, and hacking Manhattan’s traffic.ResearchHighlight:Polly wants many crackers: fossils reveal first known giant parrot;Research Article:Vivek et al.13:42 Toxic TunaMethylmercury levels in fish may increase due to climate

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20:24

01 August 2019: The placental microbiome, and...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/07/31

This week, whether the placenta is lacking microbes, and new hardware for artificial intelligence.In this episode:00:43 Microbe-free placentas?New research suggests that the placenta is sterile.Research article:de Goffau et al.; News and Views:No bacteria found in healthy placentas07:12 Research HighlightsAntacids and allergies, and the source of unexplained radioactivity.Research Article:Jordakieva et al.; Research Article:Masson et al.09:13 AI hardwareMaking technology for AI can be challenging,

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15:25

Nature PastCast, July 1942: Secret science in World...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/07/26

This episode was first broadcast in July 2013.This year, Nature celebrates its 150th birthday. To mark this anniversary we’re rebroadcasting episodes from our PastCast series, highlighting key moments in the history of science.During the Second World War, scientists worked on secret projects such as the development of radar. Their efforts were hinted at in the pages of Nature but the details, of course, couldn't be published. In this episode, historian Jon Agar explains how war work gave physicists

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19:04

25 July 2019: The history of climate change, and...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/07/24

This week, how the climate has changed throughout history, and why enforcing vaccination should be done with care.In this episode:00:39 Climate through timeResearchers have modelled how climate has changed throughout the past 2000 years.Research article:Neukom et al.;Research article:Neukom et al.;News and Views:The aberrant global synchrony of present-day warming06:45 Research HighlightsMaking a self-propelling liquid, and the benefit of laugh tracks.Research Highlight:How to make water flow

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26:09

Backchat July 2019: Breaking news, audience-led...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/07/19

In this episode:01:01 Breaking NewsThe first image of a black hole took the world by storm, but what was it like reporting such a quickly developing story?News:Black hole pictured for first time — in spectacular detail;Video:The first image of a black hole: A three minute guide;Video:How scientists reacted to the first-ever image of a black hole09:01 Digital JournalismWhen a new research paper came to light about pig brains being revived, we asked our audience what they wanted to know, and got a big

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26:39

18 July 2019: Quantum logic gates in silicon, and...

Nature Podcast ·

2019/07/17

This week, a new advance in silicon based quantum computing and experiences of how to recover when disaster strikes.In this episode:00:45 Quantum logicA fast and accurate two-qubit logic gate has been designed in silicon.Research article:Simmons et al.07:52 Research HighlightsTeaching a computer to solve a Rubik’s cube and immigration in Chichén Itzá.Research Highlight:AI solves the Rubik’s cube;Research Highlight:Death as a human sacrifice awaited some travellers to a Mayan city10:43 Coping with

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13:21

11 July 2019: The moon, past, present, and future

Nature Podcast ·

2019/07/10

This week, an extended chat about all things lunar with Alex Witze.Instead of a regular edition of theNature Podcast, this week we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of humans walking on the Moon. Nick Howe catches up with planetary science reporter, Alex Witze. They discuss the latest US plans to land people on the moon by 2024, the history of the Apollo missions, and what’s next for the lunar exploration.News:Can NASA really return people to the Moon by 2024?Books and Arts:Propulsive reading:

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