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16 January 2020: Strange objects at the centre of the galaxy, and improving measurements of online activity

16 January 2020: Strange objects at the centre of the galaxy, and improving measurements of online activity

FromNature Podcast


16 January 2020: Strange objects at the centre of the galaxy, and improving measurements of online activity

FromNature Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode: 00:45 Observing the centre of the galaxyResearchers have uncovered a population of dust-enshrouded objects orbiting the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy.Research Article: Ciurlo et al. 06:34 Research HighlightsA London landmark’s height lends itself to a physics experiment, and generous behaviour in parrots. Research Highlight: An iconic structure in London moonlights as a scientific tool; Research Highlight: Parrots give each other gifts without promise of reward 09:00 The human ‘screenome’ projectTo understand the effects of online media consumption, researchers argue that the way it’s measured needs to change. Comment: Time for the Human Screenome Project 17:26 News ChatA decline in human body temperature, and a new report on research culture. News: Not so hot: US data suggests human bodies are cooling down; News: Stressful, aggressive, damaging: huge survey reveals toils of scientists’ working lives For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 15, 2020
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.