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Backchat July 2019: Breaking news, audience-led journalism and human gene editing

Backchat July 2019: Breaking news, audience-led journalism and human gene editing

FromNature Podcast


Backchat July 2019: Breaking news, audience-led journalism and human gene editing

FromNature Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode:01:01 Breaking NewsThe first image of a black hole took the world by storm, but what was it like reporting such a quickly developing story? News: Black hole pictured for first time — in spectacular detail; Video: The first image of a black hole: A three minute guide; Video: How scientists reacted to the first-ever image of a black hole09:01 Digital JournalismWhen a new research paper came to light about pig brains being revived, we asked our audience what they wanted to know, and got a big response. Could this be the future of journalism? News: Pig brains kept alive outside body for hours after death; News Explainer: Disembodied pig brains revived: Your questions answered15:09 The Future of gene editingWith yet more stories emerging of the editing of human embryos, we discuss the ethical implications and what should happen next? News Feature: CRISPR babies: when will the world be ready?; News: Russian biologist plans more CRISPR-edited babies For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jul 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.