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This week, a new 3D printer allows quick shifting between many materials, and understanding the link between gut microbes and liver disease.

00:46 A new dimension for 3D printers

A new nozzle lets a 3D printer switch between materials at a rapid rate, opening the door to a range of applications. Research Article: Skylar-Scott et al.; News and Views: How to print multi-material devices in one go

08:07 Research Highlights

The slippery secrets of ice, and cells wrapping up their nuclei. Research Highlight: Viscous water holds the secret to an ice skater\\u2019s smooth glide; Research Highlight: Super-thin layer of \\u2018bubble wrap\\u2019 cushions a cell\\u2019s nucleus

10:17 Linking bacteria to liver disease

Researchers have isolated a bacterial strain that appears to play an important role in alcoholic liver disease. Research paper: Duan et al.; News and Views: Microbial clues to a liver disease

17:10 News Chat

\\u2018Megaconstellations\\u2019 of satellites concern astronomers, and a report on the gender gap in chemistry. News: SpaceX launch highlights threat to astronomy from \\u2018megaconstellations\\u2019; News: Huge study documents gender gap in chemistry publishing

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