The Nature Podcast ’s highlights of 2022
In this episode:00:53 How virtual meetings can limit creative ideasIn April, we heard how a team investigated whether switching from face-to-face to virtual meetings came at a cost to creativity. They showed that people meeting virtually produced fewer creative ideas than those working face-to-face, and suggest that when it comes to idea generation maybe it’s time to turn the camera off.Nature Podcast: 27 April 2022Research article: Brucks & LevavVideo: Why video calls are bad for brainstorming08:29 How the Black Death got its startThe Black Death is estimated to have caused the deaths of up to 60% of the population ...
Source: Nature Podcast - December 28, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
How the Black Death got its start
00:46 Uncovering the origins of the Black DeathThe Black Death is estimated to have caused the deaths of up to 60% of the population of Europe. However, despite extensive research, the origin of this wave of disease has remained unclear. Now, by using a combination of techniques, a team have identified a potential starting point in modern day Kyrgyzstan.Research article: Spyrou et al.06:57 Research HighlightsThe cocktails of toxins produced by wriggling ribbon worms, and a tiny thermometer the size of a grain of sand.Research Highlight: A poisonous shield, a potent venom: these worms mean businessResearch Highlight: Mighty...
Source: Nature Podcast - June 15, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
#94 In Former Soviet Bloc Prisons, Controlling TB Proves Challenging
In the former Soviet bloc country of Kyrgyzstan, MSF has been supporting TB care for prisoners since 2005. The aim is to reduce transmission of TB and treat those who have it. But working within the penitentiary system, which has proven to be a fertile breeding ground for the disease, presents some major challenges. (Source: MSF Podcasts)
Source: MSF Podcasts - July 8, 2011 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Source Type: podcasts
#52 MSF Responds to Victims of Violence in Kyrgyzstan
In June, violent clashes between Uzbek and Kyrgyz communities left hundreds dead and thousands wounded. MSF is treating victims of the violence and preparing for more. (Source: MSF Podcasts)
Source: MSF Podcasts - July 27, 2010 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Source Type: podcasts
