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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 13 days 42 minutes
Nature Backchat: August 2016
A nearby Earth-like planet, preprint servers proliferate, and the scientific legacy that Obama leaves behind.
Nature Podcast: 25 August 2016
This week, an Earth-like planet on our doorstep, dietary restriction combats ageing syndrome, and drugs for neglected diseases.
REBROADCAST: Nature PastCast - August 1975
Six out of ten of the world's best-selling drugs are based on molecules called monoclonal antibodies. But their high impact comes with a low profile. This is a story of how basic science quietly became blockbuster medicine. Originally aired 14/08/13.
Nature Podcast: 18 August 2016
This week, how fins became limbs, a giant gene database cracks clinical cases, and making better opioids.
Nature Podcast: 11 August 2016
This week, the migration route of the first Americans, the bandwidth crisis, clever conductors, and the next CRISPR.
Nature Podcast: 4 August 2016
This week, parenting tips from science, quenching a question about thirst, and a programmable quantum computer.
REBROADCAST: Nature PastCast - July 1942
Scientists were put to good use during the Second World War. John Westcott's secret project was to design radars. His work not only helped the war effort – it also led to new branches of science. Originally aired 19/07/2013.
Nature Extra: Futures July 2016
Futures is Nature's weekly science fiction slot. Adam Levy reads you his favourite from July, 'Revision theory' by Blaize M. Kaye.
Nature Podcast: 28 July 2016
This week, how we time our breathing, working with indigenous peoples, and using yeast genetics to build better beer.
Nature Backchat: July 2016
What’s it like having an endless supply of Brexit stories? Why do space missions always get so much attention? And why are rhinos being airlifted to Australia?