Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells

Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells

Author: Springer Nature Limited May 1, 2026 Duration: 12:55

Each week, the Nature Podcast opens a door into the latest and most significant developments across the entire scientific landscape. Rather than just summarizing headlines, this production from Springer Nature Limited delves into the substance and the people behind the findings. You’ll hear directly from researchers as they explain their work, from astronomical discoveries to intricate zoological studies, all grounded in the rigorous reporting of Nature's own journalists and editors. The conversations provide context that turns complex papers into compelling narratives, offering a clear sense of why each story matters. It’s a direct line to the forefront of science, technology, and research news, delivered with a focus on depth and understanding. Tuning into this podcast is like having a thoughtful guide through the week's most pivotal science, making even the most specialized topics accessible and engaging for anyone curious about how the world works. The consistent quality and breadth of subject matter make it a reliable source for anyone looking to stay informed on scientific progress.
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How to transport antimatter — stick it on the back of a van [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:31
00:46 An antimatter delivery van takes its first road tripResearchers have developed a portable antimatter containment device and tested it by putting it in a truck and driving it around CERN. Their system could represen…
NSF terminates huge number of grants and stops awarding new ones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:15
In this Podcast Extra, we examine recent developments US National Science Foundation, which has seen significant numbers of research grants terminated. In addition, there have been freezes on funding for new grants and a…
Herring population loses migration 'memory' after heavy fishing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
00:46 How fishing activity altered the migration pattern of HerringSelective fishing of older herring has resulted in a large shift in the migration pattern of these fish, according to new research. For years, herring ha…
The dismantling of US science: can it survive Trump 2.0? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
In this episode:00:46 What will be left of US science after Trump 2.0?100 days into his term, President Donald Trump and his administration have already caused the biggest shakeup in modern scientific history, slashing f…
What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:41
In this episode:00:46 A potato pangenomeResearchers have created a ‘pangenome’ containing the genomes of multiple potato types, something they believe can help make it easier to breed and sequence new varieties. The pota…
Coronapod: COVID's origins and the 'lab leak' theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
Where did the SARS-CoV-2 virus come from? As a team of researchers from the WHO prepares to report on its investigation into the origins of the virus, we discuss the leading theories, including the controversial ‘lab lea…