NATURE PODCAST18 September 2026Nature staff discuss data that could point to Nefertiti’s burial place — plus, the implant that translates brain activity into speech and gestures.ByBenjamin Thompson &Elizabeth GibneyBenjamin ThompsonView author publicationsSearch author on: PubMed Google ScholarElizabeth GibneyView author publicationsSearch author on: PubMed Google ScholarSave articleView saved researchDownload the Nature Briefing Podcast 18 September 2026In this episode:00:22 Could secret rooms lie beyond Tutankhamun's tomb?Nature: Exclusive: New evidence for hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun’s tomb05:55 A multifunctional brain–computer interfaceNature: ‘Multifunctional’ brain implant translates speech and gestures in real timeSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday.Never miss an episode. Subscribe to the Nature Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music or your favourite podcast app. An RSS feed for the Nature Podcast is available too.doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-02984-6 First human genome from ancient Egypt sequenced from 4,800-year-old teeth World first: brain implant lets man speak with expression ― and sing Second brain implant by Elon Musk’s Neuralink: will it fare better than the first?SubjectsArchaeologyHistoryBrainNeuroscienceLatest on:ArchaeologyHistoryBrainJobs Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in Marine BiologyAssistant Professor - Marine Biology; dynamic marine biologist whose research advances understanding of marine organisms, habitats, & ecosystemsGalveston, TexasTexas A&M University - GalvestonAssociate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Polymer Materials)Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Polymer Materials) Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hybrid) Appl...Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hybrid)Springer Nature LtdAssociate or Senior Editor (Sustainable materials chemistry)Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Portfolio (Sustainable Materials Chemistry) Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hyb...Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hybrid)Springer Nature LtdAssociate or Senior Editor, Communications PhysicsJob title: Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Physics Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Berlin, Heidelberg , Pune (hybrid) Closing date: Sept 3...Shanghai, Beijing, Berlin, Heidelberg , Pune (hybrid)Springer Nature Ltd