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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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00:46 Martian ‘micro-lightning’

The sounds of ‘micro-lightning’ have been recorded by NASA’s Perseverance rover, ending a long search for the phenomenon on Mars. A lack of suitable equipment has made it difficult to gather evidence of lightning on t... more

00:45 A molecule that delivers insulin through the skin

Researchers have developed a skin-permeable polymer that can deliver insulin into the body, which they say could one day offer an alternative to injections for diabetes management. The skin’s s... more

Yoshua Bengio, considered by many to be one of the godfathers of AI, has long been at the forefront of machine-learning research . However, his opinions on the technology have shifted in recent years — he joins us to talk about ways to address the ri... more

00:45 A coronal mass ejection from a distant star

Researchers have detected what they say is the strongest evidence yet of a coronal mass ejection (CME) coming from a star other than our Sun. CMEs are massive bursts of fast-moving plasma that can be... more

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Recent Guests

Yoshua Bengio
Considered one of the godfathers of AI, who has shifted focus to the dangers AI might present to humanity
University of Montreal
Episode: ‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer
Lawrence Whitmer
Paleontologist and professor at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Episode: Meet the ‘Wee-rex’. Tiny tyrannosaur is its own species
Bruno Simões
Researcher studying alternative breast cancer prevention therapies
Manchester University
Episode: Meet the ‘Wee-rex’. Tiny tyrannosaur is its own species
Mathilde Richard
Researcher at Erasmus University Medical Center focused on influenza vaccine development.
Erasmus University Medical Center
Episode: New bird flu vaccine could tackle multiple variants with one shot
Shamini Bundell
Reporter covering the study on AI and stereotypes
Nature
Episode: How stereotypes shape AI – and what that means for the future of hiring
Douglas Gilbo
Study author and researcher at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: How stereotypes shape AI – and what that means for the future of hiring
Raquel Fueyo
Researcher from Stanford University studying viral DNA's role in embryonic development
Stanford University
Episode: Ancient viral DNA helps human embryos develop
Vincent Pasque
Expert on early human embryo development from KU Leuven in Belgium
KU Leuven
Episode: Ancient viral DNA helps human embryos develop
Sara Gredmark-Russ
Researcher from the Karolinska Institute studying tick-borne encephalitis
Karolinska Institute
Episode: How a dangerous tick-borne virus sneaks into the brain

Hosts

Benjamin Thompson
Co-host and host across various episodes, contributing to the discussions and interviews.
Shamini Bundell
Co-host with a background in science journalism, focused on presenting engaging discussions.
Nick Petrić Howe
Producer and co-host, known for bringing a lively energy to the discussions.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
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    听不了,怎么办

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    1谭默默81209
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  • Errors

    Errors or maybe multi data pools for more insightful information

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    MmMMMMthankyou
    United States4 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
    Canada4 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 States5 months ago
  • wonderful

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

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    Eliar hemmati
    United States6 months ago

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‘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.
Huge eruption on a distant star confirmed at last
Q: What are the implications of your findings?
The findings suggest the impact of stellar activity on the habitability of planets could be more significant than previously thought.
Huge eruption on a distant star confirmed at last
Q: How might these coronal mass ejections affect exoplanets?
The research might narrow down the range of planets that can support life based on the activity of their stars.

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