Podcasts

Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.

Why going the extra mile might make you feel good — plus, how extreme weather events could increase the burden of malaria in Africa.

In the wake of new computer-based methods, some ecologists fear their field is losing touch with nature.

Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.

Quantum superposition gets supersized — plus, US science after a year of Trump.

Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.

Artificial intelligence use can boost outputs, at the cost of research breadth — plus, solving the mystery of the Universe’s ‘little red dots’.

We highlight some Nature Briefing stories from the end of 2025, including: a seismic detector made from a telecom cable, and how self-heating plants attract pollinators.

More refined AI models, advancements in human gene editing and the continuing impact of the Trump Team on science — we run through what to look out for over the next 12 months.

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 drugs can help blunt cravings for nicotine, alcohol and opioids.

The team select some of their favourite stories from the past 12 months.

From astrophysics to genetics, climate change to materials science — the News & Views team talk about some of their science highlights of 2025.

Memorable science-themed gifts, games, seasonal songs, and Nature’s 10.

Archaeological evidence makes a compelling case for Neanderthal-created fires 400,000 years ago in Suffolk, UK — plus, how chatbots can sway the opinions of voters.

Astronomical images could be blemished by bright streaks, if plans for huge numbers of satellites go ahead — plus, the damaging consequences of video call glitches.

Researchers have struggled to precisely edit mitochondrial DNA, but new techniques are bringing this ability within reach.

Distinctive sounds of Martian 'micro-lightning' recorded by NASA’s Perseverance rover for the first time — plus, the final outcomes of the UN’s COP30 climate conference.

Skin-permeable polymer shows promise at insulin delivery in animal experiments — plus, how the brain responds to unfamiliar languages.

Yoshua Bengio talks about the dangers to humanity that he believes AI could represent.

Characteristic radio burst is evidence of a coronal mass ejection from outside our Solar System — plus, understanding the complex genetics of ADHD.