
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 926 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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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.
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00:46 How telephone teaching could boost education during school shutdowns
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00:21 Our picks of this year’s Ig Nobel prizes
Nature: Buried underpants and a new definition of kissing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes
07:47 Massive xenon experiment detects tantalizing hint of dark matter
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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.
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Smart, Informative, Concise.
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
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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This show covers a broad range of new science and technology topics, combining quick-fire briefing segments with deeper conversations that unpack research from high-profile institutions. Recurring themes include breakthroughs in biology and medicine (living drugs, cancer research, neurobiology), astronomy and space science (black holes, exosatellite concepts, exoplanet discussion), and the evolving intersection of ethics, policy, and technology (AI, data integrity, sustainability). Episodes frequently feature expert guests and journal-driven context, with a strong emphasis on explaining complex science in accessible terms while highlighting practical implications and future directions. The format often blends hosts' analysis, interviews, an... more
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