Nature Podcast

In this episode:

00:24 A sweet discovery near the Milky Way’s centre
Nature: First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins

05:05 Mathematical texts give insights into Maya mathematical prowess
Nature: Mathematics formula found on Maya wall rivals insights of ancient masters

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00:45 The secret scent behind a naked mole-rat's rule
Research article: Khallaf et al.

08:34 Research Highlights
Nature: Pair of ‘super-puff’ planets are lighter than candyfloss
Nature: Alpine crossing took a heavy toll on Hannibal’s elephants and troops

10:59 The psychology behind a brand-new board game: the behaviour of beginners
Research article: Collins et al.
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In this episode:

00:29 Dolly the sheep’s 30-year legacy
Metro: Dolly the sheep at 30: The clone that changed science (and celebrity petdom)
Nature: From cloning to gene-editing: the enduring legacy of Dolly the sheep

05:20 The ocean floor caught in the act of splitting at the seams
Nature: Ocean floor witnessed splitting apart for the first time — releasing lava

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In this episode:

00:45 A neutron detector could sniff out a secret space nuke
Research article: Danagoulian

11:52 Research Highlights
Nature: Volcanic magma sculpts eerie domes on the sea floor
Nature: Clues to the sloth’s sloth found in its genome

14:18 How indigenous knowledge in the Amazon could disappear
Research article: Cámara-Leret et al.
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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-operation between organisms.

In the book, he argues that collaboration in nature has often been overlooked in favour of competition, and that organisms working together have played a vital role in making the world the way it is.

Togetherness: Symbiosis and the Hidden Story of Life's Greatest Collaborations Rowan Hooper Fern Press (2026)
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