Anaesthetized brains can still process podcasts
In this episode:00:42 Probing the unconscious brain’s processing abilityResearch Article: Katlowitz et al.Nature: Even the unconscious brain can learn — and predict what you’ll say next12:32 Research ...
6 Touko 15min
Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells
In this episode:00:27 How a parasite unveiled a mitochondrial secretNature: Mitochondria can spawn new ‘organelles’ — hinting at how modern cells evolved06:13 The extinct cephalopods that could have b...
1 Touko 12min
Immunity gets a boost from a surprising place — breakfast
In this episode:00:45 How eating can boost the immune systemResearch Article: Kumar et al.08:28 Research HighlightsNature: Cosmic-ray detection heralds era of mega-observatories for neutrinosNature: L...
29 Huhti 20min
Inside the evidence revolution — how decision-making became data driven
In this episode of Nature hits the books, we speak with Nature's Helen Pearson whose book Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works looks at the history of using evidence, rather than opinio...
24 Huhti 26min
Meet Ace, the table-tennis robot that can beat elite players
In this episode:00:45 The table-tennis robot that can mix it with the prosResearch Article: Dürr et al.News and Views: Robot can beat elite players at table tennisVideo: This robot can beat you at tab...
22 Huhti 26min
Briefing Chat: Penguins pick up PFAS pollution
In this episode:00:30 The penguins measuring environmental PFASScience: Penguins become marine detectives, thanks to pollutant-detecting anklets05:14 Treating autoimmune diseases with CAR-TNature: One...
17 Huhti 15min
Giant cancer study reveals effectiveness of 'off label' treatments
In this episode:00:46 A massive trial assessing the outcomes of ‘off label’ cancer treatmentResearch Article: Verkerk et al.12:49 Research HighlightsNature: Microbial hockey: bacteria can spin a ‘puck...
15 Huhti 27min
Behind the scenes with Artemis II’s scientists during the historic Moon fly-by
In this episode:On Monday, reporter Alexandra Witze was in the heart of the Artemis II mission’s science operations. She tells us about the experience and what NASA’s researchers have learnt from the ...
10 Huhti 13min
