This time we talk about research into racism, and a possible hint of dark matter. We take a look at some highlights from the Nature Briefing. How do we tread the fine line between critique and rudeness? Editorial: Peer review should be an honest, but collegial, conversation 18:47 Briefing Chat The peer-review process is an integral part of scientific discourse, however, sometimes interactions between authors and reviews can be less than civil. Research Highlight: An artificial skin oozes ‘sweat’ through tiny pores Research Highlight: The red planet has a green glow 11:21 Developing dialogues Books and Arts: What the world needs now: lessons from a poker player 09:12 Research HighlightsĪ sweaty synthetic skin that can exude useful compounds, and Mars’s green atmosphere. We delve into her journey and find out how poker could help people make better decisions.
When writer Maria Konnikova wanted to better understand the human decision making process, she took a rather unusual step: becoming a professional poker player. In this episode: 00:44 Deciding to play poker
