Nature Podcast: 22 September 2016
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🗓️ 21 September 2016
⏱️ 31 minutes
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| 0:35.3 | This week we dive into the unexplored world of ocean viruses. |
| 0:39.3 | We learned in this study, for example, that less than 1% of these viruses did we even know anything about. |
| 0:45.3 | And economists don't have a perfect measure of social class. Here's why they need one. |
| 0:51.3 | I think it would allow us to forecast what's going on in the world more effectively. |
| 0:55.1 | I think it would allow us to understand the challenges we face socially. |
| 0:58.6 | Plus, a collection of studies traces the journey of humans out of Africa. |
| 1:02.7 | This is the Nature Podcast for September the 22nd, 2016. |
| 1:06.6 | I'm Kerry Smith. |
| 1:07.7 | And I'm Adam Levy. |
| 1:13.4 | First up this week, immerse yourself, as we have, |
| 1:16.8 | in Noah Baker's infectious enthusiasm for oceans. |
| 1:21.8 | Imagine you're at a beach, having a nice, relaxing swim. |
| 1:26.2 | Then suddenly, a big wave crashes over you and you swallow a mouthful of seawater. |
| 1:32.0 | First thought, gross, tastes foul. |
| 1:35.6 | But there's a lot more in that mouthful than you might think. |
| 1:39.0 | There's about 50 million viruses per mouthful of seawater. |
| 1:43.1 | That's Matt Sullivan from Ohio State University. |
| 1:46.0 | Luckily for you, that viral mouthful isn't going to land you in a doctor's office. |
| 1:49.9 | These viruses would be pretty specific for marine microbes. |
| 1:54.3 | Even though the oceans play host to a gigantic number of viruses, |
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