20 June 2019: Non-native species, and a blood-inspired robot battery




Nature Podcast show

Summary: This week, what makes birds invasive, and a robotic fish powered by a blood-like battery. In this episode: 00:44 How do alien bird species establish themselves? Researchers have been looking at how bird species settle in non-native locations. Research article: Redding et al. 08:22 Research Highlights Crafting the perfect crêpe, and anti-fungal wasp eggs. Research Highlight: Physicists tackle a delicate challenge: making the ideal crêpe; Research article: Strohm et al. 10:09 Robot blood Multipurpose battery fluid both moves and powers a robot fish. Research article: Aubin et al.; News: Robo-fish powered by battery ‘blood’ 16:30 News Chat Researchers reviewing misconduct investigations, and redefining pressure. News: What universities can learn from one of science’s biggest frauds For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>