Briefing Chat: Baby T. rex were killers from birth, suggest new fossils
Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.00:34 London is transforming into an AI-s...
24 Jul 12min
What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
00:45 The discovery of a moon-like object in a distant star systemResearch article: Hoy et al.10:34 Research HighlightsNature: Moving floors keep buildings from swaying with the windNature: Wearable s...
22 Jul 23min
Briefing Chat: Sweet! Elusive sugar molecules found in space
In this episode:00:24 A sweet discovery near the Milky Way’s centreNature: First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins05:05 Mathematical texts give insights into Maya...
17 Jul 9min
‘Holy grail’ of naked mole-rat research reveals how queens rule
00:45 The secret scent behind a naked mole-rat's ruleResearch article: Khallaf et al.08:34 Research HighlightsNature: Pair of ‘super-puff’ planets are lighter than candyflossNature: Alpine crossing to...
15 Jul 22min
Briefing Chat: The 30 year-legacy of a science icon – Dolly the sheep
In this episode:00:29 Dolly the sheep’s 30-year legacyMetro: Dolly the sheep at 30: The clone that changed science (and celebrity petdom)Nature: From cloning to gene-editing: the enduring legacy of Do...
10 Jul 10min
Nukes in space? Orbital detector could sniff out warheads
In this episode:00:45 A neutron detector could sniff out a secret space nukeResearch article: Danagoulian11:52 Research HighlightsNature: Volcanic magma sculpts eerie domes on the sea floorNature: Clu...
8 Jul 25min
Togetherness: How co-operation built the world
In this episode, we speak with science journalist Rowan Hooper, whose book Togetherness: Symbiosis and the Hidden Story of Life's Greatest Collaborations takes a deep-dive into the world of co-operati...
1 Jul 31min
Audio long read: Is the peptide craze backed by science? The promise behind the hype
Peptides — short chains of amino acids — have become huge online. The popularity of these molecules has skyrocketed and they are now the latest cure-all trend on social media.But what does the science...
29 Jun 16min
