Nature Extra: Backchat

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Nature Extra: Backchat

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Oct 14, 2014

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What do Nature's reporters really think about the science they cover? Find out in Backchat. In this episode, Nobel Prize excitement (and frustrations), and the world’s oldest cave art. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Oct 14, 2014

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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.

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