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: 12 days 22 hours 56 minutes
Nature Extra: Backchat February 2016
A month of manipulation, as we look at a re-run of a famously manipulative psychology study, learn how to manipulate our own brains and minds, and nudge our societies towards better collective action.
Nature Podcast: 25 February 2016
This week, a special episode about the future. How can we future-proof our world, or fight our natural bias against planning for the future? And what does the science of today mean for the health of tomorrow?
Nature Podcast: 18 February 2016
This week, making shipping greener, AAAS conference highlights and human genes in a Neanderthal.
Nature Extra: Gravitational waves
Einstein's prediction was right: gravitational waves do exist. Scientists at the LIGO collaboration reported their discovery yesterday in Washington, DC. Reporters Adam Levy and Alexandra Witze take stock.
Nature Podcast: 11 February 2016
This week, the end of Moore’s law, religion and cooperation, and shareholders’ duty to manage climate risks.
Nature Podcast: 4 February 2016
This week, killing off old cells lengthens life, brain-tickling comedy, and new forests make good carbon sinks.
Nature Extra: Futures January 2016
Futures is Nature's weekly science fiction slot. Shamini Bundell reads ‘Beyond 550 astronomical units' by Mike Brotherton.
Nature Extra: Backchat January 2016
The putative Planet X, gravitational wave rumours and how to report them, and The Selfish Gene 40 years on.
Nature Podcast: 28 January 2016
This week, the computer that can play Go, a general ‘ageing’ factor, and the stolen library of John Dee.
Nature Podcast: 21 January 2016
This week, a brain sensor that melts away after use, a 10,000 year old murder mystery, and what happens when chickens go wild.