Andy Mitchinson
Chief News and Views Editor at Nature with responsibility for commissioning expert commentary that explains significant developments in chemistry and molecular science.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 20min
Nature's News & Views roundup of 2025
Andy Mitchinson, Chief News and Views Editor at Nature, and Holly Smith, Senior News and Views editor and biologist, share fascinating insights from 2025. They discuss samples from the asteroid Bennu revealing ancient brine, shedding light on prebiotic chemistry. Holly reviews a study showing that RNA expression doesn't always correlate with cell function in zebrafish, highlighting cellular diversity. They also delve into the alarming rise in mortality rates from extreme rainfall in Mumbai, affecting the most vulnerable populations.
Dec 20, 2024 • 25min
Behind the scenes of Nature News and Views in 2024
Andy Mitchinson and Abbey Clopper, esteemed editors of Nature News and Views, dive into groundbreaking scientific revelations. They discuss Saturn's moon Mimas, revealing its surprising subsurface ocean that challenges previous theories. The conversation shifts to innovative methods of extracting iron from toxic red mud, presenting a potential game changer for sustainable steel. They also explore new engineering principles that enhance structural resilience, alongside the cutting-edge advancements in genome editing with programmable RNA-guided enzymes.
