How tiny seed-like sensors could monitor the environment, and the latest from the Nature Briefing. In this episode: 00:45 Spinning seeds inspire floating electronicsResearchers have developed miniature electronic-chips with wings that fall like seeds, which could be a new way to monitor the environment. Research article: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03847-y?utm_source=naturepod&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kim et al.</a>Video: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02588-2?utm_source=naturepod&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seed-inspired spinners ride the wind and monitor the atmosphere</a> 06:02 Research HighlightsHow humans can adjust to an energy-efficient walking pace almost without thinking, and the viral shell that excels at delivering genome-editing tools. Research Highlight: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02515-5?utm_source=naturepod&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Humans walk efficiently even with their heads in the clouds</a>Research Highlight: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02508-4?utm_source=naturepod&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A CRISPR fix for muscles hatches from a viral shell</a> 08:34 Briefing ChatWe discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, the mystery of the Sun’s super-hot corona, and the latest efforts to toilet-train cows. Physics World: <a href="https://physicsworld.com/a/the-enduring-mystery-of-the-solar-corona/?utm_source=naturepod&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The enduring mystery of the solar corona</a>The Guardian: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/cows-potty-trained-in-experiment-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions?utm_source=naturepod&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cows ‘potty-trained’ in experiment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions</a> &#10;&nbsp; <hr>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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