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Nature Podcast

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 award-winning journalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Audio long read: Will blockbuster obesity drugs revolutionize addiction treatment?

29 Dec 2025

17m

Audio long read: Faulty mitochondria cause deadly diseases — fixing them is about to get a lot easier

28 Nov 2025

17m

This is what lightning on Mars sounds like

26 Nov 2025

28m

Insulin cream offers needle-free option for diabetes

19 Nov 2025

42m

‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer

14 Nov 2025

15m

Huge eruption on a distant star confirmed at last

12 Nov 2025

33m

Meet the ‘Wee-rex’. Tiny tyrannosaur is its own species

05 Nov 2025

28m

Bowhead whales can live for more than 200 years – this protein might be why

29 Oct 2025

22m

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The Nature Podcast episode discusses two main research areas: the longevity of bowhead whales and the development of a universal snakebite antivenom. Researchers have identified a protein in bowhead whales, CIRBP, that enhances DNA repair and may contribute to their long lifespans and cancer resistance, with potential ...