One of my favorite monthly podcasts is Nature NeuroPod, done by Kerri Smith for Nature.com. (dana.org sponsors the podcasts, wisely leaving the hard work to the experts.) The only drawback for me had been the length of the podcast: Finding 30 straight minutes to pay close attention to scientists talking can be a challenge. But with their latest offering the podsters have solved my problem—and added even more goodies.
In addition to the full feed in its many audio-format permutations, the site now also offers each story segment separately and says how long each is. I can spare six minutes now to learn about selfish genes and another six after the morning meeting to hear about mice that eat well but don’t gain weight. And if I want to hear more than the 10 minutes on magic and neuroscience in the podcast, there’s a link to an even longer version of its main interview. Even better, for those like me who like visual reinforcement, below each segment are links to the research and essays mentioned in the piece.
From this online listener, thanks.
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