These scientists chased a jet to learn more about ‘lean-burn’ contrails

These scientists chased a jet to learn more about ‘lean-burn’ contrails

Author: Springer Nature Limited April 1, 2026 Duration: 24:48

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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3D-printed fake wasps help explain bad animal mimicry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
In this episode:00:45 Why animals evolve to be imperfect mimicsMany harmless animals mimic dangerous ones to avoid being eaten, but often this fakery is inaccurate. To help explain why evolution sometimes favours imperfe…
Flight simulator for moths reveals they navigate by starlight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:37
We’d like to learn more about our listeners, please help us out by filling in this short survey.In this episode:00:45 The tiny moths that use the stars to navigateBogong moths use the stars to help them navigate during t…
This stretchy neural implant grows with an axolotl's brain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:55
00:45 A flexible neural-implant that grows with the brainResearchers have developed a soft electronic implant that can measure brain activity of amphibian embryos as they develop. Understanding the neural activity of dev…
Trump wants to put humans on Mars: what scientists think of the plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:47
In this Podcast Extra, we examine President Donald Trump's calls for NASA to land humans on Mars. Although the White House has proposed spending some US$1 billion in 2026 on Mars plans, critics say the final cost will li…
Male mice can grow female organs — if their mothers lack iron [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:08
00:45 Iron’s role in mice sex determinationIron deficiency in mice mothers can sometimes result in their offspring developing female sex organs despite having male sex genes, according to new research. While genetics has…
These malaria drugs treat the mosquitos — not the people [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:40
00:45 Treating mosquitoes for malariaResearchers have developed two compounds that can kill malaria-causing parasites within mosquitoes, an approach they hope could help reduce transmission of the disease. The team showe…