This mysterious space rock shouldn’t have a ring — but it does
0:46 The mysterious ring in the distant Solar SystemQuaoar is a small, rocky object that lies beyond Neptune’s orbit. In an unexpected discovery, researchers have shown that this object has its own or...
8 Feb 202328min
How mummies were prepared: Ancient Egyptian pots spill secrets
In this episode:00:47 Chemical analysis of ancient embalming materialsMummification was a significant part of ancient Egyptian culture but, despite decades of research, much is unknown about the subst...
1 Feb 202329min
Audio long read: The ‘breakthrough’ obesity drugs that have stunned researchers
A new generation of anti-obesity medications are displaying striking results: drastically diminishing weight, without the serious side effects of previous medications.These drugs have raised hopes the...
30 Jan 202317min
Amino acid slows nerve damage from diabetes, in mouse study
00:45 The role of serine in diabetic neuropathyNerve damage is a common complication of diabetes, and can even lead to limb amputation. Thus far, the only way for people to slow its onset is by managi...
25 Jan 202319min
Laser 'lightning rod' diverts strikes high in the Alps
In this episode:00:45 Laser-guided lightningScientists have shown that a specially designed laser can divert the course of lightning strikes in a real-world setting. The team fired the laser into the ...
18 Jan 202320min
The science stories you missed over the past four weeks
In this episode of the Nature Podcast, we catch up on some science stories from the holiday period by diving into the Nature Briefing.We’ll hear: how Brazil’s President Lula has started to make good o...
11 Jan 202323min
Science in 2023: what to expect this year
In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2023. We'll hear about vaccines, multiple Moon missions and new therapeutics, to name but a few...
6 Jan 202315min
The Nature Podcast’s highlights of 2022
In this episode:00:53 How virtual meetings can limit creative ideasIn April, we heard how a team investigated whether switching from face-to-face to virtual meetings came at a cost to creativity. They...
28 Des 202250min
