Lizzie Gibney
Science journalist and host on the Nature Podcast, regularly presents and guides episodes covering recent research highlights and interviews.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 26min
How rare are Greenland’s rare earth elements?
Adrian Finch, a seasoned geologist from the University of St Andrews, shares insights on Greenland's valuable rare earth elements, emphasizing their significance for modern technology. Immunologist Danny Altmann discusses a groundbreaking project exploring the connections between long COVID and ME, revealing potential shared mechanisms through deep sequencing of biological samples. Roland Pease updates us on asteroid 2024 YR4's risks, while Lizzie Gibney presents intriguing science stories, including octopus-inspired synthetic skin and innovative chess analysis.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 26min
Would our ancestors have benefited from early neanderthals making fire?
Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes, an expert on Neanderthals, discusses groundbreaking evidence suggesting early Neanderthals made fire 400,000 years ago, shedding light on their advanced technological skills and interactions with Homo sapiens. Dr. William Perry from Cardiff University advocates for genetic modifications in farmed salmon to safeguard endangered wild populations. Lizzie Gibney reviews recent studies, including AI’s persuasive abilities and new findings on dark matter, ensuring a mix of ancient history and cutting-edge science.
