Nature Podcast

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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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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00:15 How Pokémon inspired fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity
Nature: Pokémon turns 30 — how the fictional pocket monsters shaped science

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High-speed footage reveals shoe squeaks can start with a tiny bolt of lightning — plus, evidence that a debated brain phenomenon exists in humans.

00:44 The science of squeaky shoes
Research Article : Djellouli et al.
Basketball sound effects via Bradley Kanaris/Getty.

09:05 Research Highlights
Nature: Runaway black hole leaves a trail of stars
Nature: Super-sticky feet help a robot to climb the walls

11:31 Evidence of hippocampal neurogenesis
Research Article: Disouky et al.

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00:25 How brains differ by sex and age
Nature: Brain differences between sexes get more pronounced from puberty

07:14 Bumblebees ‘fan themselves’ during flight to keep cool
Science: How do busy bees avoid overheating from flying?
Video: Birds gliding through bubbles reveal aerodynamic trick

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