Nature Podcast

On this week’s podcast, how the molecular structure of tooth enamel may impact decay, and a mysterious planetary core from a half-formed gas giant.In this episode:00:46 Unravelling tooth enamelResearchers have been looking into the structure and composition of enamel in an effort to better understand tooth decay. Research Article: DeRocher et al.07:02 Research HighlightsAn adhesive patch to help heal heart-attacks, and a new technique to inspect the structure of 2D ‘wonder materials’. Research Highlight: A healing patch holds tight to a beating heart; Research Highlight: A snapshot shows off super-material only two atoms thick09:21 Unusual planetIn the region close to stars known as the ‘hot Neptune desert’ planets of Neptune’s size are rarely found, but this week scientists have uncovered one and are trying to untangle its mysteries. Research Article: Armstrong et al.14:52 Briefing ChatWe take a look at some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time we talk a