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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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00:45 The discovery of a moon-like object in a distant star system

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Recent Guests

Kevin Hoy
Author on the Nature paper about exosatellite, exomoon candidate
Universidad Diego Portales, Chile
Episode: What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
George Transfield
Astrophysicist specializing in exoplanets
University of Oxford
Episode: What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
Julie Dragon
Associate professor researching cancer in fish
University of Vermont
Episode: What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
Hannah Siddell
Immunology researcher
University of Queensland
Episode: What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
Sharmini Bundell
Presenter for research highlights
Nature
Episode: What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
Katie Collins
MIT researcher, co-author on the game cognition study
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: ‘Holy grail’ of naked mole-rat research reveals how queens rule
Mohammed Khalaf
researcher at Max Delbrück Centre in Berlin
Max Delbrück Centre for Molecular Medicine
Episode: ‘Holy grail’ of naked mole-rat research reveals how queens rule
Gary Lewin
head of the lab involved in the study
Max Delbrück Centre / partner lab
Episode: ‘Holy grail’ of naked mole-rat research reveals how queens rule
Melissa Holmes
scientist who has worked with naked mole rats for 20 years
University of Toronto
Episode: ‘Holy grail’ of naked mole-rat research reveals how queens rule

Hosts

Multiple recurring Nature Podcast hosts
Core lineup frequently appears, including seasoned science journalists and researchers who host and discuss a range of topics.
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Guest contributors include science journalists and researchers who provide context on stories and breakthroughs.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • On the skills and ai - no surprise - we are efficient creatures who are quick to discard the unnecessary - redundancy- solution - make sure they still have seeds to ai!

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    yop host jnr
    a month ago
  • Delightful

    Smart, Informative, Concise.

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    5
    Carlos R~
    Mexico6 months ago
  • Great podcast, but really with the ads??

    This is a fantastic podcast that offers a really great overview of new science. The science journalists that produce and record the show are great communicators. To you all, 5 stars. To the people running the business side of the podcast, 1 star. Seriously, for the new briefing chats it’s 2 minutes of ads for 10 minutes of science. The full show has up to 4 minutes of ads?? Seriously, I think Nature’s profit margins are big enough to make this an ad free podcast. Our APCs aren’t enough for you a... more

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    oldkevdog
    United States6 months ago
  • Less engaging than the Science podcast

    Informative and interesting comments on papers from the journal. The Science podcast is more engaging and enjoyable to listen to with an equal amount of information. Unexpected because I have a slight preference for Nature as a journal.

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    Chinaa year ago

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High production quality and broad science coverage are common positives.
Listeners praise clear explanations and credible guest selections.
Some critics want deeper dives on topics and fewer filler segments.
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Nukes in space? Orbital detector could sniff out warheads
Q: How would the proposed neutron-based detection work in practice?
A small inspector satellite would track a suspect satellite from a few kilometers away, detecting neutrons produced when protons interact with uranium; the direction of the neutrons would help confirm the signal, and multiple complementary measurements would reduce false positives.
Togetherness: How co-operation built the world
Q: What are some of the most surprising examples of symbiosis you discuss, and why do they matter for our understanding of life on Earth?
Hooper highlights striking cases like the solar-powered sea slug that sequesters chloroplasts from algae and the holobiont concept, illustrating how intimate, cross-species partnerships can reshape biology and even influence human affairs.
Togetherness: How co-operation built the world
Q: Let's talk about your book, then. Symbiosis is the topic all the way through, but I think it'd be good off the bat to lay out what it is and what it isn't.
Hooper clarifies that symbiosis involves living together over extended periods, with intimate interactions between two or more species, and that it is more widespread and ecologically fundamental than popular usage might suggest.
Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next
Q: What is being done to control the outbreak on the ground?
Control relies on traditional public health measures—epidemiology, contact tracing, isolation of suspected cases, disease surveillance, and effective public communication—while researchers work on vaccines and therapeutics for this strain.
Major Ebola outbreak is escalating: what happens next
Q: Why is this Bundibugyo outbreak particularly concerning?
Bundibugyo outbreaks are rare compared to Zaire and often lack specific vaccines or therapeutics, complicating diagnosis and treatment, and potentially increasing mortality without targeted interventions.

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What is Nature Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show frames science through accessible, journalist-led conversations with researchers and industry experts, covering a wide range from infectious disease and epidemiology to cutting-edge technology and space. Episodes balance in-depth explanations of new findings with real-world implications, policy context, and questions around ethics, funding, and reproducibility. A standout feature is the blend of rigorous scientific analysis with lively storytelling, often featuring on-the-ground reporting, demonstrations of emerging tech, and big-picture discussions about how science affects society. Recent episodes highlight outbreak dynamics, AI-assisted research, novel biomedical therapies, robotics, and space exploration, giving potential list... more

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