Nature

In a experiment, I don't know yet.

Why is blight so far?

Like, it sounds so simple.

They had no idea.

But now the data's people.

I find this not only refreshing, but at some level astounding.

Nature.

Welcome back to the Nature podcast.

This week we'll be investigating the shape of memories, plus the tabletop physicists looking for cracks in prevailing theory.

We'll also be finding out about the effects that armed conflict has on wildlife.

I'm Adam Levy.

And I'm Benjamin Thompson.

Right then, wow. Here we are, the first show of 2018.

And I'm very excited to be here. Adam, how are you doing?

I feel a bit like I'm living in the future every new year. Another number. It should be something

I'm used to now. It's happened to me 29 times, but every single time I feel like I've been

transported into a distant time. Well, Adam, you and I are actually both time travellers, but sadly

ours is in a linear direction at a uniform speed. Well, Adam, you and I are actually both time travellers, but sadly ours is in a

linear direction at a uniform speed. Well, I suppose it changes slightly as our altitude and velocity

relative to the earth changes. Oh, here we go. Right. Anyway, happy new year, listeners. I hope you're

having a good time. There's only 355 days of science left. Let's get started. First up this year, we have a story all about...

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