12 March 2020: An ancient bird trapped in amber, and life beneath the ocean floor
This week, a newly discovered bird species from the time of the dinosaurs, and microbes hundreds of metres below the ocean floor.In this episode:00:44 A tiny, toothy, ancient birdResearchers have found a perfectly preserved bird fossil trapped in amber, with some rather unusual features. Research Article: Xing et al.; News and Views: Tiny bird fossil might be the world’s smallest dinosaur08:09 Research HighlightsDental hygiene in the time of the Vikings, and wildebeest bones feed an African ecosystem. Research Article: Bertilsson et al; Research Article: Subalusky et al.10:21 Deep ...
Source: Nature Podcast - March 11, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
12 March 2020: An ancient bird trapped in amber, and life beneath the ocean floor
This week, a newly discovered bird species from the time of the dinosaurs, and microbes hundreds of metres below the ocean floor.In this episode:00:44 A tiny, toothy, ancient birdResearchers have found a perfectly preserved bird fossil trapped in amber, with some rather unusual features.The paper covered in this video has been retracted and the contents of this video are incorrect. New evidence suggests that the specimen might actually be a lizard, and not a bird-like dinosaur. Read more in this article. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02214-7 The retracted paper can be found here: https://www.nature.com/article...
Source: Nature Podcast - March 11, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 590: COVID-19 and coronavirus - we have mail
The TWiV trio continues in-depth coverage of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, including discussion on genome mutation and circulating lineages, handwashing, facemasks, cruise ship outbreaks, the South Korean situation, and much more. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Stanley Perlman answers CoV questions (Boston Globe) Fist bump (Am J Infect Control) Joint WHO-China report (pdf) Second coronavirus (LA Times) Response to second coronavirus (virological.org) COVID-19 animal models (STAT) Clinical pr...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - March 8, 2020 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
05 March 2020: Ultrafast machine vision, and quicker crystal creation
This week, improving computers’ image identification, and a new method for growing crystals.00:44 Upgrading computer sightResearchers have designed a sensor that allows machines to assess images in nanoseconds. Research Article: Mennel et al.; News and Views: In-sensor computing for machine vision06:51 Research HighlightsCalorie restriction’s effects on rat cells, and the dwindling of sandy seashores. Research Highlight: Old age’s hallmarks are delayed in dieting rats; Research Highlight: Sandy beaches are endangered worldwide as the climate changes08:53 Crafting crystalsTo und...
Source: Nature Podcast - March 4, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
05 March 2020: Ultrafast machine vision, and quicker crystal creation
This week, improving computers’ image identification, and a new method for growing crystals.00:44 Upgrading computer sightResearchers have designed a sensor that allows machines to assess images in nanoseconds. Research Article: Mennel et al.; News and Views: In-sensor computing for machine vision06:51 Research HighlightsCalorie restriction’s effects on rat cells, and the dwindling of sandy seashores. Research Highlight: Old age’s hallmarks are delayed in dieting rats; Research Highlight: Sandy beaches are endangered worldwide as the climate changes08:53 Crafting crystalsTo und...
Source: Nature Podcast - March 4, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
27 February 2020: Mapping fruit flies ’ neural circuitry, and perfecting the properties of metallic glass
This week, the brain pathways of egg laying in fruit flies, and preventing fractures in metallic glass.In this episode:00:46 Working out the wiring behind fruit fly behaviourResearchers have identified a neural circuit linking mating and egg laying in female fruit flies. Research Article: Wang et al.06:01 Research HighlightsAncient, cave-dwelling cockroaches, and hairy moths dampen sound. Research Highlight: Cockroaches preserved in amber are the world’s oldest cave dwellers; Research Highlight: Stealth flyers: moths’ fuzz is superior acoustic camouflage07:57 Making better metallic glassMetalli...
Source: Nature Podcast - February 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
27 February 2020: Mapping fruit flies ’ neural circuitry, and perfecting the properties of metallic glass
This week, the brain pathways of egg laying in fruit flies, and preventing fractures in metallic glass.In this episode:00:46 Working out the wiring behind fruit fly behaviourResearchers have identified a neural circuit linking mating and egg laying in female fruit flies. Research Article: Wang et al.06:01 Research HighlightsAncient, cave-dwelling cockroaches, and hairy moths dampen sound. Research Highlight: Cockroaches preserved in amber are the world’s oldest cave dwellers; Research Highlight: Stealth flyers: moths’ fuzz is superior acoustic camouflage07:57 Making better metallic glassMetalli...
Source: Nature Podcast - February 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Podcast Extra: ‘There is lots of anxiety’: a scientist’s view from South Korea
In recent days, the number of coronavirus cases have surged in South Korea.In this Podcast Extra Nick Howe speaks to Bartosz Gryzbowski, a researcher based in the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, which is just 60km away from epicentre of the South Korean outbreak. He explains how the outbreak has affected his research and what the atmosphere is like there at the moment. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (Source: Nature Podcast)
Source: Nature Podcast - February 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Podcast Extra: ‘There is lots of anxiety’: a scientist’s view from South Korea
In recent days, the number of coronavirus cases have surged in South Korea.In this Podcast Extra Nick Howe speaks to Bartosz Gryzbowski, a researcher based in the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, which is just 60km away from epicentre of the South Korean outbreak. He explains how the outbreak has affected his research and what the atmosphere is like there at the moment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. (Source: Nature Podcast)
Source: Nature Podcast - February 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Podcast Extra: How coronavirus is affecting research in South Korea
In recent days, the number of coronavirus cases have surged in South Korea.In this Podcast Extra Nick Howe speaks to Bartosz Gryzbowski, a researcher based in the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, which is just 60km away from epicentre of the South Korean outbreak. He explains how the outbreak has affected his research and what the atmosphere is like there at the moment. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (Source: Nature Podcast)
Source: Nature Podcast - February 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
20 February 2020: Improving battery charging, and harnessing energy from the air
This week, machine learning helps batteries charge faster, and using bacterial nanowires to generate electricity from thin air.In this episode:00:46 Better battery chargingA machine learning algorithm reveals how to quickly charge batteries without damaging them. Research Article: Attia et al.07:12 Research HighlightsDeciphering mouse chit-chat, and strengthening soy glue. Research Highlight: The ‘silent’ language of mice is decoded at last; Research Article: Gu et al.09:21 Harnessing humidityA new device produces electricity using water in the air. Research Article: Liu et al.16...
Source: Nature Podcast - February 19, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
20 February 2020: Improving battery charging, and harnessing energy from the air
This week, machine learning helps batteries charge faster, and using bacterial nanowires to generate electricity from thin air.In this episode:00:46 Better battery chargingA machine learning algorithm reveals how to quickly charge batteries without damaging them. Research Article: Attia et al.07:12 Research HighlightsDeciphering mouse chit-chat, and strengthening soy glue. Research Highlight: The ‘silent’ language of mice is decoded at last; Research Article: Gu et al.09:21 Harnessing humidityA new device produces electricity using water in the air. Research Article: Liu et al.16...
Source: Nature Podcast - February 19, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
13 February 2020: The puzzling structures of muddled materials, and paving the way for the quantum internet
This week, uncovering the structure of materials with useful properties, and quantum entanglement over long distances.In this episode:00:45 Analysing Prussian bluesAnalogues of the paint pigment Prussian blue are used in a variety of chemical processes. Now, researchers have uncovered their atomic structure. Research Article: Simonov et al.; News and Views: Ordered absences observed in porous framework materials08:17 Research HighlightsTeenagers’ natural sleep cycles impact on academic performance, and an extinct, giant rodent with a surprisingly tiny brain. Research Highlight: A teenager’...
Source: Nature Podcast - February 12, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
13 February 2020: The puzzling structures of muddled materials, and paving the way for the quantum internet
This week, uncovering the structure of materials with useful properties, and quantum entanglement over long distances.In this episode:00:45 Analysing Prussian bluesAnalogues of the paint pigment Prussian blue are used in a variety of chemical processes. Now, researchers have uncovered their atomic structure. Research Article: Simonov et al.; News and Views: Ordered absences observed in porous framework materials08:17 Research HighlightsTeenagers’ natural sleep cycles impact on academic performance, and an extinct, giant rodent with a surprisingly tiny brain. Research Highlight: A teenager’...
Source: Nature Podcast - February 12, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 586: Coronavirus update: wash your hands
In this week's coverage of the coronavirus epidemic, the TWiV team discusses the fatality rate, China's initial reaction to the outbreak, conspiracy theories, how long the virus remains infectious on surfaces, and evidence for virus in the intestinal tract. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Download TWiV 586 (72 MB .mp3, 119 min) Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode China reacted too slowly to epidemic (NY Times) Wuhan rounds up infected (NY Times) 2019-nCoV asymptomatic transmission report flawed (Sci...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - February 9, 2020 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
