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Nature Podcast

Nature Podcast

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 The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.

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  • Briefing chat: What Galileo’s scribbled margin notes reveal about his scientific journey

    Briefing chat: What Galileo’s scribbled margin notes reveal about his scientific journey
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode:


    00:25 How paediatricians’ antibodies could treat serious viral infections

    New Scientist: Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds




    04:22 Galileo’s annotations in an ancient text

    Science: Galileo’s handwritten notes found in ancient astronomy text



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    10 mins
  • Heart surgery with quick-setting magnetic fluid could prevent strokes

    Heart surgery with quick-setting magnetic fluid could prevent strokes
    Mar 4 2026

    Injectable fluid safely fills area in which blood clots can form, in animal trials — plus, strong evidence that an elusive form of diamond has been made in the lab.


    00:47 A magnetic seal to stop clots forming in the heart

    Research Article : Wang et al.

    News and Views: Magnetic fluid offers better seal in heart-plugging medical procedure

    Video: Magnetic gel injected into the heart could stop strokes


    07:02 Research Highlights

    Nature: Sewage systems secretly waft pollution into the air

    Nature: This ant species is composed of only queens — no workers or males


    11:31 Making hexagonal diamond

    Research Article: Lai et al.


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    18 mins
  • Audio long read: Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains?

    Audio long read: Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains?
    Mar 2 2026

    This is an audio version of our Feature: Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains?


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    18 mins
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