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Make videos for Nature here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7c8mE90qCtu11z47U0KErg Posts might just be weird Simpsons gags though...

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06.03.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Magnetic gel injected into the heart could stop strokes
Magnetic gel injected into the heart could stop strokes YouTube video by nature video

Block up part of the heart to prevent strokes? Yep, turns out the heart has an appendage you've probably never heard of, and if your heart beats too fast it can raise stroke risk.

So, these researchers made a magnetic fluid to solve that. New vid for @nature.com

04.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The surprising science of squeaky sneakers
The surprising science of squeaky sneakers YouTube video by nature video

New film up youtu.be/vwL1zUD1gyY Why do shoes squeak on basketball courts? Earthquakes and lightning!

25.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A really cool piece of research on this week’s cover - what happens when a soft material slides against a rigid body… like sneakers on a basket ball court?

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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26.02.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The surprising science of squeaky sneakers
The surprising science of squeaky sneakers YouTube video by nature video

New film up youtu.be/vwL1zUD1gyY Why do shoes squeak on basketball courts? Earthquakes and lightning!

25.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a strong interest in science?
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We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing.

Applications close 9 March 2026.

Do you: Have a strong interest in science? A passion for journalism and writing? Our paid 3-month internship might be for you! We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing. Applications close 9 March 2026.

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25.02.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 65 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation Nature - Scientists and medical experts are countering climate denialism, vaccine scepticism and wellness pseudoscience on social media.

These scientists and medical experts are taking to social media to counter climate denialism, vaccine scepticism and wellness pseudoscience

go.nature.com/4tFXSjb

21.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 67 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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This robot hand detaches and walks by itself

31.01.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5
This robot hand detaches and walks by itself
This robot hand detaches and walks by itself YouTube video by nature video

LOOK AT THIS ROBOT HAND youtu.be/xKIMGrFPnWA

30.01.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're back with a new vid!

First protein, now exercise. How much do you need to reap the health benefits?

The good news is, probably not as much as you think... πŸ§ͺ

28.01.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How much exercise do you really need?

29.01.2026 11:32 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
ADHD: why do women like me get diagnosed late?
ADHD: why do women like me get diagnosed late? YouTube video by nature video

Beautiful new film for @nature.com from @emzywb.bsky.social youtu.be/8atR9SGoVLA I was really excited when Emily agreed to make an ADHD doc including some part of her own diagnosis in the story, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park.

22.01.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
ADHD: why do women like me get diagnosed late?
ADHD: why do women like me get diagnosed late? YouTube video by nature video

Beautiful new film for @nature.com from @emzywb.bsky.social youtu.be/8atR9SGoVLA I was really excited when Emily agreed to make an ADHD doc including some part of her own diagnosis in the story, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park.

22.01.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I stopped putting protein powder in my breakfast after making this video (with producer & extra extraordinaire @nickpetrichowe.bsky.social)

It's based on this great story by @marilenharo.bsky.social from the end of last yearπŸ§ͺ

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Do you need more protein? Watch & learn!

21.01.2026 10:31 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Watch this video if you want to:

A) Find out how much protein you actually need πŸ—
B) You want to see me dress up as a German Chemist from the 1840s πŸ§ͺ
C) You're a fan of @lizziegibney.bsky.social's amazing presentation style πŸ’ƒ
D) All of the above

21.01.2026 09:45 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Confused about how much protein you should be eating? Here’s what the science says.

20.01.2026 17:13 πŸ‘ 105 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5
What the future holds for AI – from the people shaping it
What the future holds for AI – from the people shaping it YouTube video by nature video

I've posted a lot of AI content over the last few months as @nature.com published our big Future of AI feature. Here's the last bit, a film pulling it all together youtu.be/ecCqUgHJaPI

14.01.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This octopus-camouflage inspired polymer can change colour and texture

12.01.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
This shapeshifting polymer was inspired by octopus skin
This shapeshifting polymer was inspired by octopus skin YouTube video by nature video

New year, new film, octopus-inspired shapechanging camouflage youtu.be/Allve6Rs9Jc

09.01.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This shapeshifting polymer was inspired by octopus skin
This shapeshifting polymer was inspired by octopus skin YouTube video by nature video

New year, new film, octopus-inspired shapechanging camouflage youtu.be/Allve6Rs9Jc

09.01.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
fantastical drawing of Pervushovisaurus, an extinct marine reptile similar to a modern dolphin but with four flippers. it is colored in shades of blue, red, and lavender. Surrounding it are several Baculites, extinct cephalopods related to squids with long pointed shells

fantastical drawing of Pervushovisaurus, an extinct marine reptile similar to a modern dolphin but with four flippers. it is colored in shades of blue, red, and lavender. Surrounding it are several Baculites, extinct cephalopods related to squids with long pointed shells

Pervushovisaurus and Baculites friends

22.12.2025 23:56 πŸ‘ 1002 πŸ” 286 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1

Great cover

23.12.2025 11:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Is bird flu the next pandemic? The science so far.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? The science so far. YouTube video by nature video

Should we be worrying about bird flu? youtu.be/-IfrYarHadg

17.12.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
thehmn posted an image of: "Foxes disguised as monks. On the left from Japan and on the right from Denmark." both look carved out of ivory.

crabs-and-bedbugs concludes: "It was a global problem"

thehmn posted an image of: "Foxes disguised as monks. On the left from Japan and on the right from Denmark." both look carved out of ivory. crabs-and-bedbugs concludes: "It was a global problem"

06.03.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 2730 πŸ” 822 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 19
This parachute is full of holes and that's a good thing
This parachute is full of holes and that's a good thing YouTube video by nature video

Parachutes is back, but vertical this time youtube.com/shorts/zCgjb...

16.12.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Tis the season for some festive science songs.

If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance

18.12.2025 18:36 πŸ‘ 386 πŸ” 224 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 47
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Influenza Every year, there are about one billion cases of influenza globally, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths.

With the recent spread of the bird flu virus to cattle and other mammals β€” including humans β€” influenza is once again emerging as a major public-health threat. Better vaccines could ride to the rescue, but only if research on them is supported. www.nature.com/collections/...

17.12.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Is bird flu the next pandemic? The science so far.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? The science so far. YouTube video by nature video

Should we be worrying about bird flu? youtu.be/-IfrYarHadg

17.12.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This parachute is full of holes and that's a good thing
This parachute is full of holes and that's a good thing YouTube video by nature video

Parachutes is back, but vertical this time youtube.com/shorts/zCgjb...

16.12.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0