‘Holy grail’ of naked mole-rat research reveals how queens rule
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The episode discusses the research on naked mole-rats and their social structure, along with highlights from recent scientific studies.
00:45 The secret scent behind a naked mole-rat's rule Research article: Khallaf et al. 08:34 Research Highlights Nature: Pair of ‘super-puff’ planets are lighter than candyfloss Nature: Alpine crossing took a heavy toll on Hannibal’s elephants and troops 10:59 The psychology behind a brand-new board game: the behaviour of beginners Research article: Collins et al. Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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