<h2>00:45 Precision positioning without satellites</h2>Satellite navigation has revolutionized how humans find their way. However, these systems often struggle in urban areas, where buildings can interfere with weak satellite signals. To counter this, a team has developed an alternative, satellite-free system, which could improve applications that require precise positioning in cities, such as self-driving cars.Research Article: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05315-7?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Koelemeij et al.</a>News and Views: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03696-3?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phone signals can help you find your way in cities even without GPS</a><h2></h2><h2>09:19 Research Highlights</h2>How deforestation is the biggest threat to a rare lemur’s existence, and ultraviolet-activated molecules can kick-start plastic polymerization.Research Highlight: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03116-6?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This rare primate will not survive deforestation</a>Research Highlight: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03709-1?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lights, chemical reaction! Plastics take shape with help from UV light</a><h2></h2><h2>12:16 Briefing Chat</h2>We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, a survey reveals the challenges facing international postgraduate students, and the key takeaways from COP27.Nature Careers: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03702-8?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Obstacle race: the barriers facing graduates who study abroad</a>Nature News: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03807-0?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">COP27 climate talks: what succeeded, what failed and what’s next</a>New York Times: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/climate/un-climate-cop27-loss-damage.html?smid=url-share?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">U.N. Climate Talks End With a Deal to Pay Poor Nations for Damage</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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