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King Harold may have lost England by backing the wrong pope
A forgotten fragment of a lost papal letter is offering a surprising new explanation for the Norman Conquest. England may have backed the wrong pope …
Denisovans may have dwarfed other ancient humans
Two leg bones found on the seabed near Taiwan have been identified as Denisovans, and their size suggests these hominins stood up to 190 centimetres …
Where, when and how to watch the 2026 solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the …
The proton is more quantum than we thought
Our understanding of the internal structure of protons is largely based on classical physics, but data compiled from accelerator experiments has uncovered quantum behaviour that …
Black holes older than the Big Bang could explain dark matter
Some black holes roaming the Universe today may actually be older than the Big Bang. A new cosmic “bounce” model suggests the Universe expanded from …
Could we eliminate any particles from the standard model of physics?
The standard model of physics is one of the most successful scientific theories in existence, but do we need it all? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores …
150-million-year-old dinosaur footprints reveal something strange about its walk
A spectacular 150-million-year-old trail of more than 130 footprints captures a giant sauropod making a complete loop before continuing on its way. Its uneven stride …
NASA’s moon base is taking shape with 20+ lunar landings planned
NASA is assembling the foundations of a future Moon Base through a wave of robotic missions and powerful new commercial landers. More than 20 landings …
A simple blood test could detect multiple cancers and reveal where they …
UCLA researchers have created a blood test that can scan DNA signals for multiple cancers, liver diseases, and signs of organ damage—and even indicate where …
The secret hidden in these ancient manuscripts isn’t written in ink
Researchers can now recover DNA from centuries-old parchment without damaging the manuscripts, turning historic documents into unexpected genetic time capsules. The hidden clues could reveal …
Exercise may help the aging brain “take out the trash”
Regular exercise may help the brain clear away harmful waste that can build up with age. Researchers found that physical activity supports several processes linked …
Why scientists should lead the shift away from AI mega data centres
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02451-2Publicly available AI models and local infrastructure can reduce AI’s environmental footprint while giving researchers greater control over the …
A ‘super’ El Niño could transform the Amazon. Is the world’s biggest …
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02449-wThe Amazon rainforest might be closer to a tipping point than scientists thought. Some fear that droughts and fire …
Daily briefing: What scientists can learn from a solar eclipse
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02519-zResearchers will have two minutes to gather data on the solar corona. Plus, people across cultures are all ticklish …
Solar eclipse offers rare chance to solve Sun’s magnetic-field mysteries
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02142-yResearchers will travel to Spain and Iceland to observe the solar eclipse on 12 August, hoping to answer questions …
NIH limits funding for research on the health effects of public policy
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02489-2US biomedical agency no longer considers policymakers ‘mission relevant’, leaving dozens of grants in limbo.
Seven tips for a graceful lab exit
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02452-1Job transitions are challenging, but good communication and planning will help.
HIV vaccines guide rare immune cells to make broadly neutralizing antibodies
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02374-yThree studies in non-human primates show that strategically designed vaccines could prime a population of B cells to produce …
The forgotten 20 million: why is the world neglecting Afghanistan’s girls and …
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02454-zIt is shameful that half the country’s population continues to be overlooked by the international community.
How escalating costs scuppered a radio telescope at Joddrell Bank
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02380-0Where to spot a basking shark and a gloomy tale about an abandoned telescope, in this week’s pick from …
Shipping on rivers packs a surprisingly large climate punch
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02431-6Growing traffic on inland waterways could offer an opportunity for cutting emissions.
Author Correction: Uncovering the role of LINE-1 in the evolution of lung …
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10947-0Author Correction: Uncovering the role of LINE-1 in the evolution of lung adenocarcinoma
Phosphine-mediated azine C–H couplings with water and ammonia
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10991-wPhosphine-mediated azine C–H couplings with water and ammonia
When the best decision is no decision: the rise of randomization in …
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02082-7If reviewers can’t reliably tell the difference between top grant proposals, why should they pretend they can? A new …
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