Star orbiting close to Sagittarius A* could reveal its spin — plus, how exoskeletons might change the way humans move.

00:46 The star that could reveal a black hole’s spin

Research article: Dayem et al.

13:23 Research Highlights

Nature: ​​​​​​​Rattlesnakes’ own antivenom could protect humans too

Nature: ​​​​​​​Shipping on rivers packs a surprisingly large climate punch

15:40 Commercial exoskeletons are hitting the market — what now?

Nature: ​​​​​​​Will you be wearing an exoskeleton in ten years? The tech that could change how we move​​​​​​​

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00:29 What does Anthropic’s new watermark mean for research?

Nature: Can Anthropic’s invisible watermarks curb ‘AI slop’? Researchers remain sceptical

10:57 Ticklishness is a distinct, specialized body sensation, research finds

Nature: Where are you ticklish? Researchers map the sensation across cultures

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Genetically modified bacteria lower high blood-sugar in animal trials — plus, how to safely watch a solar eclipse.

00:45 A living diabetes treatment

Research article: Guan et al.

08:03 Research Highlights

Nature: Pumas are drivers’ guardian angels

Nature: How a steady drip-drip can erode the hardest stone

10:29 What eclipses might reveal about the Sun’s corona

Nature: Solar eclipse offers rare chance to solve Sun’s magnetic-field mysteries

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Nature staff discuss how animal studies are starting to uncover how DNA repair could prolong life, and how COVID-19 can reawaken dormant viruses.

00:25 Could reawakened viruses have a link to long-COVID?

Nature: COVID can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you

05:57 DNA damage can cause ageing, could boosting repair boost longevity?

Nature: ​​​​​​​Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?​​​​​​​

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Researchers untangle the chemistry behind turning PVC into high-grade motor lubricant — plus, how engineered yeast can help make a cancer drug.

00:45 The chemistry behind converting PVC into lubricant

Research article: Munyaneza et al.

09:15 Research Highlights

Nature: ​​​​​​​Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower

Nature: ​​​​​​​Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells in mice​​​​​​​

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00:24 The quest to count the Amazon's insects

Nature: Tiny patch of Amazon likely holds 40,000 insect species — many new to science

07:31 The orcas that exploded a sunfish

The Guardian: Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game

Tiktok: Orcas vs sunfish

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00:45 Ancient structures hidden beneath the Amazon’s canopy

Research article: Pärssinen et al.

09:15 Research Highlights

Nature: It’ll grow on you: live fungi formed into sustainable fashion

Physical Review Fluids: Gourmandie et al.

11:48 Tiny fossils represent the earliest-known squid ancestor

Research article: Song et al.

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Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.

00:34 London is transforming into an AI-safety hub

Nature: A global capital for AI safety is emerging — and it’s not in Silicon Valley

05:52 Bones reveal that ancient Egyptian princesses weren’t pampered

Scientific American: Ancient Egyptian princesses were ‘powerful’ weapon users, new analysis suggests

9:30 T. rex was born ready to kill

Discover magazine: Fossil Evidence Indicates Baby T. rex Were Tiny, but Deadly

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00:45 The discovery of a moon-like object in a distant star system

Research article: Hoy et al.

10:34 Research Highlights

Nature: Moving floors keep buildings from swaying with the wind

Nature: Wearable sensors on the face are invisible to the eye

13:07 A discovery of a new type of rare transmissible-cancer

Research article: Curd et al.

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00:24 A sweet discovery near the Milky Way’s centre

Nature: First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins

05:05 Mathematical texts give insights into Maya mathematical prowess

Nature: Mathematics formula found on Maya wall rivals insights of ancient masters

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00:45 The secret scent behind a naked mole-rat's rule

Research article: Khallaf et al.

08:34 Research Highlights

Nature: Pair of ‘super-puff’ planets are lighter than candyfloss

Nature: Alpine crossing took a heavy toll on Hannibal’s elephants and troops

10:59 The psychology behind a brand-new board game: the behaviour of beginners

Research article: Collins et al.

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