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Obtain the Nature Podcast 24 December 2025
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00:40 What a trove of potato genomes reveals in regards to the humble spud
Researchers have created a ‘pangenome’ containing the genomes of a number of potato varieties, one thing they imagine can assist make it simpler to breed and sequence new varieties. The potato’s difficult genetics has made it troublesome to sequence the plant’s genome, however enhancements in know-how have allowed the crew to mix sequences, permitting them to search for refined variations in between varieties.
Nature Podcast: 16 April 2025
Analysis Article: Solar et al.
10:28 A whole lot of physicists on a distant island: we go to the final word quantum occasion
Based on legend, physicist Werner Heisenberg formulated the arithmetic behind quantum mechanics in 1925 whereas on a restorative journey to the distant North Sea island of Heligoland.
To rejoice the centenary of this occasion, a number of hundred researchers have descended on the island to participate in a convention on all issues quantum physics. Nature reporter Lizzie Gibney was additionally in attendance, and joined us to present an inside observe on the assembly.
Nature Podcast: 13 June 2025
19:54 Analysis Highlights
A minuscule robotic that may manipulate liquid droplets, and the invention of historical puppets on the stays of a big pyramid gives a glimpse into rituals in Mesoamerica.
Analysis Spotlight: This tiny robotic strikes mini-droplets with ease
Analysis Spotlight: Historic puppets that smile or scowl trace at shared rituals
23:03 These malaria medication deal with the mosquitoes — not the folks
Researchers have developed two compounds that may kill malaria-causing parasites inside mosquitoes, an method they hope might assist cut back transmission of the illness. The crew confirmed that these compounds will be embedded into the plastics used to make mattress nets, offering an alternative choice to insecticide-based malaria-control measures, that are dropping efficacy within the face of elevated resistance.
Nature Podcast: 21 Might 2025
Analysis article: Probst et al.
33:49 Briefing Chat
The primary skeletal proof that Roman gladiators fought lions.
BBC Information: Bites on gladiator bones show fight with lion
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