- NATURE PODCAST
- 30 October 2026
Nature staff discuss the emerging field of pet longevity — plus, a researcher decides not to care about their student reviews. Are they wrong?
By
- Nick Petrić Howe
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Catriona Clarke
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Catriona Clarke is an engagement editor in Nature’s London office.
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In this episode:
00:24 Could research help boost your dog’s lifespan?
Nature: Can science make your dog live longer? Longevity craze comes to pets
05:16 Is it wrong to not care about student reviews?
Nature: What students think about my teaching doesn’t matter. Am I wrong?
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-03553-7
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