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20 June 2019: Non-native species, and a blood-inspired robot battery

20 June 2019: Non-native species, and a blood-inspired robot battery

FromNature Podcast


20 June 2019: Non-native species, and a blood-inspired robot battery

FromNature Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jun 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, what makes birds invasive, and a robotic fish powered by a blood-like battery.In this episode:00:44 How do alien bird species establish themselves?Researchers have been looking at how bird species settle in non-native locations. Research article: Redding et al.08:22 Research HighlightsCrafting the perfect crêpe, and anti-fungal wasp eggs. Research Highlight: Physicists tackle a delicate challenge: making the ideal crêpe; Research article: Strohm et al.10:09 Robot bloodMultipurpose battery fluid both moves and powers a robot fish. Research article: Aubin et al.; News: Robo-fish powered by battery ‘blood’16:30 News ChatResearchers reviewing misconduct investigations, and redefining pressure. News: What universities can learn from one of science’s biggest frauds For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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 Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and providing in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.