Nature Podcast

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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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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