Nature Podcast 02 May 2013
In this episode:
00:44 Flu buster A drug used to treat sepsis could beat the symptoms of severe flu and treat other lung problems too Research article: Shirey et al. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature12118
06:20 GM crops: helpful or harmful? The debate still rages about whether GM crops are safe and environmentally friendly News special: Tarnished promise http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497021a News feature: A hard look at GM crops http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497024a
11:58 Research Highlights Monkeys leave evidence of tool use which could contribute to archaeological record; flying dino Microraptor adds fish to its dietary repertoire Research Highlight: Monkeys make their mark http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497008a Research Highlight: Winged raptor dined on fish http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497009a
13:18 Fly cam Researchers showcase a new camera modelled on an insect’s eye Research article: Song et al. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature12083
18:25 NewsChat Pesticide blamed for bee deaths is banned in EU; another knock for social psychology; and UK libel law finally passed http://www.nature.com/news/index.html
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