

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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Nov 15, 2017 • 24min
16 November 2017: Ancient inequality & bacterial communication
This week, a bacterial communication system, and ancient houses illuminate inequality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2017 • 23min
9 November 2017: Axolotls & treating a genetic skin condition
This week, a potential stem cell treatment for a genetic skin condition, and the disappearing axolotl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2017 • 25min
2 November 2017: Evolving verbs & Earth's microbiome
This week, squishy sea creatures, evolving verbs, and Earth's microbiome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2017 • 29min
26 October 2017: Undead cells & Antarctic instability
This week, undead cells, the strain of PhDs, and the traces of Antarctic instability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2017 • 22min
19 October 2017: Neutron star gravitational waves & the future of work
This week, neutron stars that are making waves in the physics world, and taking a look at the past to understand the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2017 • 30min
12 October 2017: A dwarf planet & DNA sequencing
This week, a dwarf planet with a ring, 40 years of Sanger DNA sequencing, and the grieving families contributing to a huge genetics projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 2017 • 1h
Nature Extra: 500th show compilation
To celebrate our 500th episode, the Nature Podcast asked 8 presenters – past and present – to recommend their favourite contributions to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2017 • 40min
Nature Podcast: 5 October 2017
This week, floating cities, malaria-free mosquitos, and using evolution to inspire aircraft design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2017 • 23min
Nature Podcast: 21 September 2017
This week, Sherlock Holmes the scientist; and investigating the nanotubes between cells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2017 • 23min
Nature Podcast: 14 September 2017
This week, writing quantum software, and predicting the loss of Asia's glaciers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.