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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20 June 2019: Non-native species, and a blood-inspired robot battery
This week, what makes birds invasive, and a robotic fish powered by a blood-like battery.
In this episode:
00:44 How do alien bird species establish themselves?
Researchers have been looking at how bird species settle in non-native locations. Research article: Redding et al.
08:22 Research Highlights
Crafting the perfect crêpe, and anti-fungal wasp eggs. Research Highlight: Physicists tackle a delicate challenge: making the ideal crêpe; Research article: Strohm et al.
10:09 Robot blood
Multipurpose battery fluid both moves and powers a robot fish. Research article: Aubin et al.; News: Robo-fish powered by battery ‘blood’
16:30 News Chat
Researchers reviewing misconduct investigations, and redefining pressure. News: What universities can learn from one of science’s biggest frauds
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