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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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Recent Guests

Xu Xinjiao
Author on the magnetic fluid paper
Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, China
Episode: Heart surgery with quick-setting magnetic fluid could prevent strokes
Shriik Zhang
Bioengineer author of a News and Views article
Harvard Medical School, USA
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Chongxin Shan
Author from Zhengzhou University, China
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James Elliott
Material scientist
University of Cambridge
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Miriam Nadeff
A guest and expert on Pokémon in the context of science.
Episode: Briefing chat: Pokémon turns 30 — how Pikachu and pals inspired generations of researchers
Nick Petrich Howe
A guest and Pokémon expert with insights into its impact on science.
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Adel Djellouli
Researcher and author from Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: How earthquakes and lightning help explain squeaky sneakers
Gabriele Albertini
Researcher from the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: How earthquakes and lightning help explain squeaky sneakers
Orly Lazarev
Researcher from the University of Illinois, Chicago
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Episode: How earthquakes and lightning help explain squeaky sneakers

Hosts

Benjamin Thompson
Host with multiple appearances across related Nature-branded podcasts, often guiding conversations with scientists and journalists.
Nick Petrichow
Co-host frequent on-air partner, appears across multiple Nature-branded programs, often handling lively dialogue and technical questions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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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    Alex-in-CH
    Switzerland4 months ago
  • 听不见

    听不了,怎么办

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    1谭默默81209
    China7 months ago
  • Errors

    Errors or maybe multi data pools for more insightful information

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    5
    MmMMMMthankyou
    United States7 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    AMLMN
    Canada8 months ago

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- Widely praised for breadth of topics and ability to translate complex science for a broad audience.
- Strong production and clear science communication, though some listeners feel episodes are ad-heavy and sponsored segments can disrupt listening.
- Some critiques about pacing or depth in certain episodes, with a mix of enthusiastic and critical feedback on humor, ads, and segment variety.
- Positive sentiment around guests and host rapport, with particular appreciation for accessibility and trust in content.

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How earthquakes and lightning help explain squeaky sneakers
Q: What pressure affects the opening pulses?
Applying more pressure affects how the opening pulses get started, leading to electrostatic charging.
How earthquakes and lightning help explain squeaky sneakers
Q: What do you do with notes?
You can speak, as we're doing now. You can also make music.
Briefing Chat: 'External lungs' keep man alive for 48 hours until transplant
Q: Do we know anything about the patient themselves?
The patient has chosen to remain anonymous, but doctors report he is doing well and his lungs are healthy.
How your brain chemistry rewards hard work
Q: What would you like people to take from this paper?
The work itself can actually increase your appreciation of the outcome and that there's actual brain chemistry that underlies that feeling.
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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.

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- The show consistently covers a wide range of scientific topics, with a strong emphasis on explainable science, new research methods, and the implications of scientific findings for society. Recent episodes often pair interviews with researchers or science journalists to unpack complex ideas—from brain science and aging to AI in research and novel data storage techniques—making cutting-edge science accessible to a broad audience. A notable pattern is translating technical work into real-world relevance, whether through applications in healthcare, technology, or ecosystem science, and highlighting both opportunities and challenges in publishing, funding, and policy.

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