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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.
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Briefing Chat: The Bunsen burner myth that turns out to be just hot air (opens the original)
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Nature staff discuss an AI tool that can assess the impact of nine billion mutations — plus, how the Bunsen burner’s reputation for sterilization may be based on tradition alone. 00:21 Deepmind’s new tool helps scientists find the impact of mutations Nature: DeepMind’s new genome ‘atlas’ charts effects of all nine billion human gene mutations 07:10 Bacteria can still contaminate plates near to active Bunsen burners Nature: Bunsen burners’ reputation for sterilizing workplaces flames out Subscrib
Audio long read: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life? (opens the original)
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Scientists are amassing evidence that unrepaired or poorly repaired DNA damage underlies many of the hallmarks of ageing. This has led to research into whether boosting DNA repair can keep people healthy for longer. This is an audio version of our Feature: Could mending damaged DNA prolong life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highest-ever ocean temperatures recorded as El Niño intensifies (opens the original)
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Why extreme temperatures are expected to weaken ocean carbon sinks — plus, how mitochondrial injections could treat vision loss. 00:46 The world’s oceans reach a record temperature Nature: Ocean temperatures set to break all-time record: what’s next? 10:05 Research Highlights Nature: Astronaut vest cuts radiation exposure in half Nature: Earth-shaking thunder probes underground geology 12:54 How mitochondrial injections could treat vision loss Nature: Patient’s own mitochondria injected into eye
Briefing Chat: New narcolepsy drug could unlock host of novel brain therapies (opens the original)
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Nature staff discuss how an FDA-approved drug for narcolepsy could have promise beyond the condition, and the longest-lived human brain organoids yet. 00:28 The promise of a new narcolepsy drug Nature: First-of-its-kind narcolepsy drug opens door to new therapies for the brain 05:53 Human brain organoids kept alive for over five years Nature: Human organoids that mimic brain development grown for years in lab Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opi
A black hole's spin could finally be measured by a high-speed star (opens the original)
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Star orbiting close to Sagittarius A* could reveal its spin — plus, how exoskeletons might change the way humans move. 00:46 The star that could reveal a black hole’s spin Research article: Dayem et al. 13:23 Research Highlights Nature: Rattlesnakes’ own antivenom could protect humans too Nature: Shipping on rivers packs a surprisingly large climate punch 15:40 Commercial exoskeletons are hitting the market — what now? Nature: Will you be wearing an exoskeleton in ten yea
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