Briefing chat: Pokémon turns 30 — how Pikachu and pals inspired generations of researchers

Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.

February 27, 202611m 5s

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00:15 How Pokémon inspired fields as diverse as evolution, biodiversity and research integrity

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