Nature Podcast

Scientists were put to good use during the Second World War. John Westcott's secret project was to design radars. His work not only helped the war effort – it also led to new branches of science. Orig...

1 Aug 201615min

Futures is Nature's weekly science fiction slot. Adam Levy reads you his favourite from July, 'Revision theory' by Blaize M. Kaye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Jul 20166min

This week, how we time our breathing, working with indigenous peoples, and using yeast genetics to build better beer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jul 201626min

What’s it like having an endless supply of Brexit stories? Why do space missions always get so much attention? And why are rhinos being airlifted to Australia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

21 Jul 201626min

This week, the perils of tech in health, tumour fighting bacteria, and the science of what sounds good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Jul 201628min

This week, a special issue on conflict. The psychological toll of war, how to count the dead, and predicting conflict in the 21st century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jul 201632min

This week, nature and landscape, the Hitomi satellite’s swan song, and reforming peer review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Jul 201627min

Futures is Nature's weekly science fiction slot. The Nature Podcast team read you their favourite from June, ‘The Memory Ward’ by Wendy Nikel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

1 Jul 20165min