Nature Podcast

Researchers untangle the chemistry behind turning PVC into high-grade motor lubricant — plus, how engineered yeast can help make a cancer drug.

00:45 The chemistry behind converting PVC into lubricant
Research article: Munyaneza et al.

09:15 Research Highlights
Nature: ​​​​​​​Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower

Nature: ​​​​​​​Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells in mice​​​​​​​
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In this episode:

00:24 The quest to count the Amazon's insects
Nature: Tiny patch of Amazon likely holds 40,000 insect species — many new to science

07:31 The orcas that exploded a sunfish
The Guardian: Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Tiktok: Orcas vs sunfish

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In this episode:

00:45 Ancient structures hidden beneath the Amazon’s canopy
Research article: Pärssinen et al.

09:15 Research Highlights
Nature: It’ll grow on you: live fungi formed into sustainable fashion
Physical Review Fluids: Gourmandie et al.

11:48 Tiny fossils represent the earliest-known squid ancestor
Research article: Song et al.
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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-safety hub
Nature: A global capital for AI safety is emerging — and it’s not in Silicon Valley

05:52 Bones reveal that ancient Egyptian princesses weren’t pampered
Scientific American: Ancient Egyptian princesses were ‘powerful’ weapon users, new analysis suggests

9:30 T. rex was born ready to kill
Discover magazine: Fossil Evidence Indicates Baby T. rex Were Tiny, but Deadly

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00:45 The discovery of a moon-like object in a distant star system
Research article: Hoy et al.

10:34 Research Highlights
Nature: Moving floors keep buildings from swaying with the wind
Nature: Wearable sensors on the face are invisible to the eye

13:07 A discovery of a new type of rare transmissible-cancer
Research article: Curd et al.

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