Nature Podcast

The Nature Podcast highlights of 2023

How AI works is often a mystery — that's a problem

This podcast episode delves into the black box nature of AI and its implications in various fields, including criminal justice and decision-making. It explores the case of Glenn, whose parole decision was influenced by a proprietary algorithm with undisclosed weights, raising concerns about potential bias and obstructi...

The Nature Podcast Festive Spectacular 2023

Navigating planets, plays and prejudice — a conversation with Aomawa Shields

Inhaled vaccine prevents COVID in monkeys

Cat parasite Toxoplasma tricked to grow in a dish

The world’s smallest light-trapping silicon cavity

Sanitary products made from plants could help tackle period poverty

Why COP28 probably won't keep the 1.5 degree dream alive

Audio long read: Apple revival — how science is bringing historic varieties back to life

Polio could be eradicated within 3 years — what happens then?

Dust: the tiny substance with enormous power

How to 3D print fully-formed robots

How to tame a toxic yet life-saving antifungal

Nature's Take: How will ChatGPT and generative AI transform research?

This podcast episode dives deep into the potential applications of generative AI in scientific research and publishing. It highlights the potential benefits of these tools, such as their ability to generate new proteins, write papers, and summarize complex literature. However, it also emphasizes the importance of being...

A new hydrogel can be directly injected into muscle to help it regenerate

Audio long read: Why BMI is flawed — and how to redefine obesity

Martian sounds reveal the secrets of the red planet's core

Sounds of recovery: AI helps monitor wildlife during forest restoration

An anti-CRISPR system that helps save viruses from destruction