All other podcasts I subscribed to during the pandemic have gone like the wind…this one still endures because I trust the integrity of its knowledge and the information it provides on a consistent basis.
If you consider yourself a scientist who stays informed, this is an essential and you know and listen already. So, for those that want to improve their level of staying informed with what’s new in science, start listening!
They do a great job presenting cutting edge research in a fascinating and precise, yet easy to understand way. I’d definitely suggest giving Nature a try
Still a good source of science news. But the presentation is irritating and distracting. Does every story have to include cute wordplay? You audience is looking for news, not entertainment. And please, retire the annoying opening jingle; after a dozen listenings it becomes really irritating.
From the bastion of scientific research publishing, this podcast is an uninspired sampling of random scientific news, that presents little to no context or depth aside from plugs to visit the publishers website. Also, if you have trouble with pedantic Cockney accents, then forget it.
Is Heidi able to report a story without talking about Trump and getting political? Her reporting seems to consist of talking about what she reads on twitter and other news reports. Where is the original sourcing I value from nature?
It is truly a breath of fresh air. No BS, just clear, well crafted information on very interesting topics. Sometimes a little over my head, but it is a great stretch. Thanks
Nature is my favorite! This podcast is much needed for science lovers and the sci-curious, who might not seek out the research journals themselves, alike :)
I really enjoy the long read because it is nice to hear about research without having to always read a research paper since they are not the most approachable thing to read all the time.
This podcast is an excellent wrapup of Nature’s news and general science related news as well as other topics that may relate to a particular science discipline. My only complaint would be its length: I could listen to this all day and I am a subscriber to Nature magazine. Maybe offer a longer news podcast for subscribers? On any case, do not pass up this podcast for neat science news!
This is my one stop podcoast to keep up with all the latst in areas of science beyond the molecular biology I deal with daily. The information is provided in a way that I can clearly understand articles ranging from particle physics to astronomy or quantum chemistry!
Love the Brit accents as well!!
This is my favorite Podcast by far. I am a research scientist, and this is real science. The production may not be as polished as you’re used to from your favorite news source, but that’s because the hosts are chosen for their extensive background. The topics presented here are legitimate and drawn directly from the primary sources. To know what’s really cutting edge and relevant in science, look no further!
The Nature podcast is my companion on many late nights in the lab. The hosts have a goofy sense of humor combined with impressive knowledge of science and are excellent at distilling the week’s science into an enjoyable 23 minutes. Many generations of bacteria in my lab have grown up listening to the podcast and I like to think they like it too!
I love this podcast and look forward to listening to it each week. It helps to keep me current on many different branches of scientific research and discovery of interest. It’s also a good primer for reading the journal.
I spent most of my 2-hour commute today listening to this podcast, and every 5 minutes i was yelling “no way!” out loud in my car. Granted, I have only listened to 1.5 episodes. BUT the full episode I listened to was about soft microbots and manipulable holograms. Thanks for keeping alive the part of science that feels like magic.
Professionally presented and full of interesting information. Basically the audio equivalent of reading Nature magazine, which is very convenient, because I can absorb the content while multitasking instead of setting aside time in the day to read a magazine.
This is the only science podcast on earth. I am so grateful to the team behind this, who make my daily commute bearable. I wish it could be possible to release it daily. I would be glad to pay for it.
I can't believe all other news outlets and science journals don't have their science podcasts. The ones they call science are really not.
I listen to dozens of science podcasts and this is my favorite. It is the perfect combination of interesting topics, entertaining presentation, and moderate duration. I listen while cycling to and from work and I never miss an episode. I am sorry, though, that the hostess (Kerri Smith) is moving on to other things. I have really enjoyed her style
these past several years.
I'm a middle school science teacher - a science fanboy rather than a practitioner - and this podcast is right at my level; never so technical as to lose me, but rarely oversimplified. And the low-key, and very British, wit that occurs throughout is a much-appreciated aspect.
This show is one of my required podcasts each week. The summaries of exciting new scientific stories, interesting perspectives on natural science, and thoughtful applied science pieces are all wonderful. The lovely rapport between the hosts is just a magnificent bonus. I'm always happy to download the latest episode and see what science has been up to this week. Please keep up the excellent work.
This review is short, I have listened to pretty most every science podcast available, and this is the best podcast available.
It is comprehensive, well produced, great quality sound, fun to listen to, and has enough detail and complexity to keep a well informed lay-person interested.
This is a first-rate program that explains but does not oversimplify scientific news in the fashion of many media outlets. It assumes that its listeners possess intelligence, curiosity and a sense of humor. It makes my commute time fly by.
These guys are funny and entertaining, and make keeping up with the latest news in science highly accessible, especially for a busy grad student working in the lab who doesn't have time to sit down and read the news!
This is a great podcast. I am a research scientist in ecology and too often find it difficult to keep up with what's new and important outside of my own field. However every week I know I can download the Nature Podcast, and by the time my run is over I feel like I've got a good sense about what's exciting outside of my narrow corner of the ivory tower. Well done!
Sorry it took me so long to give you these well-deserved stars! Four years this has been and remains my favorite weekly science podcast. I swear it's the British humor and wit that set it apart, not just the great science coverage and journalism. ;)
The length of each episode is just perfect. I imagine it takes the right amount of time if you're washing dishes, driving to work, or working out to listen to a full episode. The research highlights are nice as are the interviews with actual scientists from around the world. I love the science fiction episodes once a month. These come in handy when I need to sleep or take a nap after a long day at the lab. Thanks to everyone who works on the podcast and especially the hosts.
I wish more podcasts were done in this way! Every report is well thought through, and the podcast team keeps including their little puns and little jokes. There's hardly any episode that I don't forward to friends, so I'd also like to recommend it here!
One criticism here: Somehow the podcast team believes that one shuldn't include too many numbers in a story such that it's easier for the listeners. I however love numbers, so I wish there would be a bit less number obmissions in their stories.
I have listened to the Nature podcast with fascination for years. From the first episode I heard, it has been must-hear audio for me. I can't let more than a few hours pass after the posting before I listen to it each week. The podcast's combination of extremely substantive reporting with the infectious, clever enthusiasm of hosts Kerri Smith and Adam Levy, leavened by numerous interviews with the scientists behind the discoveries, is always compelling. Hats off to the whole Nature podcast team! And thanks to Nature Publishing, for underwriting such an effective way of increasing understanding of and appreciation for its flagship publication, the monumental magazine Nature.
