Nature Podcast by Springer Nature Limited
Springer Nature Limited
The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.
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00:24 How babies share their gut microbes
Nature: Sending babies to nursery completely reshapes their microbiome
05:25 First evidence of tool use in cattle
Science: No bull: This Austrian cow has learned to use tools
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