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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. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.

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In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2026. We’ll hear about: small-scale AI models that could outcompete Large Language Models in reasoning, clinical trials of gene editing to treat ... more

Anecdotal stories suggesting that weight-loss drugs can help people shake long-standing addictions have been spreading fast in the past few years, through online forums, weight-loss clinics and news headlines. And now, clinical data are starting to b... more

00:40 What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud

Researchers have created a ‘pangenome’ containing the genomes of multiple potato types, something they believe can help make it easier to breed and sequence new varieties. The potato... more

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Samples taken from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft suggest the parent body it originated from i... more

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Recent Guests

Sergio Tuso
Geneticist familiar with breeding challenges of potatoes
Ludwig Maximilian University
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Craig Dent
Member of the potato pan genome research team
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
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Flaminia Cataruccia
Researcher focused on malaria and mosquito control methods
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Fredros Okumu
Malaria biologist evaluating anti-mosquito strategies
University of Glasgow
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Brendan Maher
Features Editor at Nature, involved in the Nature's 10 project
Nature
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Anne-Marie Conlon
Science writer and contributor to a feature article on science gifts
Nature
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Nick Ashton
Archaeologist from the British Museum
British Museum
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Segalene van der Velde
Archaeologist from the University of Quebec
University of Quebec
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Michael Brown
Astronomer at Monash University
Monash University
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Nick Pachachow
Benjamin Thompson
Shamini Bundell

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
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  • Errors

    Errors or maybe multi data pools for more insightful information

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    MmMMMMthankyou
    United States5 months ago
  • Another great episode

    Great science - thank you so much. On the subject of AI in peer review I noticed that you left out one unfortunate truth about ‘peer review’, which is the fact that it is often done by the grad students of the supposed reviewer. This is particularly true if the paper is not likely to be 'ground breaking' etc. I could give countless examples of that happening. All of which illustrates that our stressful, competitive model of doing science is likely the least efficient way for humanity to prog... more

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    AMLMN
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Starts with screaming ads. No five stars for being decidedly unfriendly to sensory sensitivities. (Normal volume, kinda monotone podcast, shouting and wildly varied vocals in ads.)

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    BlazeJester
    United States6 months ago
  • wonderful

    The most useful scientific Podcast I have ever listened, with very recognizable hosts’ accents.

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The Nature Podcast festive spectacular 2025
Q: And of all the gifts that you write about in your feature, is there any that you yourself would be delighted to get now?
While many gifts are aimed at children, one reader received cow's eyes for dissection to explore their curiosity about how eyes work, which was particularly memorable for her.
The Nature Podcast festive spectacular 2025
Q: Do you think you've picked up any tips, any wisdom you could impart to our listeners if they're looking to get a gift for someone at this time of year?
The best gifts often resonate more with the recipient's interests, and many readers felt acknowledged by the gifts they received, igniting their passion for science.
‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer
Q: Do you wish AI had never been invented?
I wish we had been more cautious and foresighted about the potential catastrophic risks of AI.
‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer
Q: How has the International AI Safety Report been received?
It has begun to have an impact, establishing rigorously understood risks and helping to create a network of AI safety institutes.
‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer
Q: What keeps you awake at night concerning AI risks?
Malicious use of AI is a significant concern, along with the possibility of human extinction due to extreme malfunctions.

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