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These ‘master’ proteins protect us from deadly mutations — and could inspire …
Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01883-0Biology has clever ways to mask the effects of potentially harmful gene mutations. Scientists are investigating how this ‘buffering’ …
Should nicotine be regulated like a narcotic? A Pacific nation makes the …
Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01903-zExisting global efforts to reduce harms caused by smoking have targeted tobacco smoking, but vapes containing nicotine are also …
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
Neuroscientist Emily Rogalski studies superagers – people in their 80s or 90s with unusually keen memories, whose lifestyles suggest ways to slow cognitive decline
New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease
A new study found that chronic wasting disease can sometimes spread silently, with infectious prions present even in animals that show no symptoms. While there …
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
Defying the laws of thermodynamics, experiments are beginning to show that a quantum state that is frozen forever might not be impossible. If we can …
Most people who stop GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic eventually return
Many people prescribed GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes (such as Victoza, Ozempic, or tirzepatide) stop taking them, but a surprising number later return to …
Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science
Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef flats, and its limited range means …
Semaglutide (Ozempic) linked to fewer bone fractures despite greater weight loss
A large real-world study suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) may offer an unexpected bonus for people with type 2 diabetes: stronger protection against bone fractures …
Autism may have two distinct subtypes that vary by brain activity
Evidence is mounting that there are distinct subtypes of autism, and now, scientists have found that the condition can vary according to the strength of …
Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third …
Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully …
Arctic Ocean reaches tipping point that could be dire for marine life
Disappearing sea ice is letting more sunlight in the Arctic Ocean and boosting phytoplankton growth, but this has depleted a crucial nutrient, which could severely …
Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals
Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key …
Technology is changing our perspective on nature – at every scale
Inspired by Ariel Waldman’s docuseries Life Unearthed, columnist Annalee Newitz explores how microscopes, drones and specialised cameras are giving us an unprecedented view of nature …
Alien messages may have reached Earth without us realizing it
A new SETI study suggests we may be overlooking alien signals not because they aren't there, but because their own stars are scrambling them before …
Your brain was never designed for this much bad news
Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the …
Daily briefing: How many elementary particles are there?
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01939-1Estimates range from 17 to 995.5. Plus, one man with paralysis is using a brain–computer interface at home and …
Mathematicians are developing rules for AI use — other fields should follow
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01881-2The mathematics community is right to call for transparency, integrity and fairness to be protected when AI tools are …
Tech titans are hacking their bodies for a longer life: is there …
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01884-zInfluencers and ultra-rich people looking to extend their lifespan are trading tips and tricks on how to eke out …
AI has entered the workforce: tax tech profits, not people
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01877-yAs machines replace human labour, welfare states built on salary-linked taxation will need fundamental redesign.
How do researchers choose what to work on?
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01811-2A scientist’s account of switching focus to tackle pressing problems, and researchers consider the best way to preserve eggs, …
Author Correction: Ontogeny and transcriptional regulation of Thetis cells
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10770-7Author Correction: Ontogeny and transcriptional regulation of Thetis cells
El Niño in a thermally saturated world
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01915-9El Niño in a thermally saturated world
The Haber–Bosch fertilizer production process should be taught through a social-ecological lens
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01914-wThe Haber–Bosch fertilizer production process should be taught through a social-ecological lens
Terms of endearment? Bias in first-name eponyms for species named after people
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01916-8Terms of endearment? Bias in first-name eponyms for species named after people
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