Coronapod: COVID boosters amidst global vaccine inequity

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Briefing Chat: Dog years: could longevity science extend your pets' lives?

Nature staff discuss the emerging field of pet longevity — plus, a researcher decides not to care about their student reviews. Are they wrong? 00:24 Could research help boost your dog’s lifespan?Nature: Can science make your dog live longer? Longevity craze comes to pets05:16 Is ...  Show more

This Arabian desert was once a lush paradise. Why did ancient humans avoid it?

Expedition revealed that water wasn’t enough for human settlement — plus, proposals to block sunlight get serious. 00:49 A failed desert expedition to find human tools reveals what humans needed to thriveResearch Article: Dellmour et al.12:33 Research HighlightsNature: Sleep decl ...  Show more

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