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Will AI make our dreams all look the same?
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02491-8Will AI make our dreams all look the same?
AI tools speed up analysis, but scientific truths must be grounded in …
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02490-9AI tools speed up analysis, but scientific truths must be grounded in reality
The case for responsible scientific activism
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02464-xThe case for responsible scientific activism
Funders should look beyond strict age criteria
Nature, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02492-7Funders should look beyond strict age criteria
What primates tell us about the evolutionary origins of keeping pets
Keeping pets seems to be fairly recent behaviour in the timeline of human evolution. Columnist Michael Marshall turns to the latest research on primates to …
The shock revelation that light bulbs are wrecking your metabolism
Since the 2000s, our light exposure has changed drastically as we make our buildings more energy-efficient. Now, we’re discovering how this may mess with our …
New GLP-1 pill delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks
An experimental GLP-1 pill helped people with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12.1% of their body weight in just 36 weeks. Unlike injectable …
Your running style changes when you’re short of sleep
There are measurable changes in the way we run when we are short of sleep, which give us a clearer picture of how a lack …
1 in 5 people may carry this hidden genetic heart risk
Very high levels of the inherited cholesterol-related particle Lp(a) were linked to a greater risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke and cardiovascular death, in …
Earth extremophile can grow in near-Mars-like conditions
A salt-loving microorganism found in places like the Dead Sea can not just survive but actively grow in conditions close to those that may be …
Scientists discover a hidden switch inside silver nanocatalysts
Silver nanocatalysts have been found to switch where they perform their most important reactions depending on whether a solid oxide cell is making electricity or …
240-million-year-old reptile fossil reveals a lost chapter before dinosaurs and crocodiles
A 240-million-year-old reptile discovered in Brazil is revealing what evolution looked like just before the rise of dinosaurs and crocodiles. The small predator had unusually …
Potatoes may have given Indigenous Andeans a digestive superpower
The rise of the potato in the Andes appears to have left a lasting mark on human DNA. Indigenous Peruvians carry exceptionally high numbers of …
Quantum voting could make elections more secure
In an election, how can you make sure that everyone's votes are counted but also kept entirely secret? Quantum mechanics may have the answer
The sun will vanish over Europe in a rare total solar eclipse: …
A total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Europe into darkness on August 12, 2026, with Spain offering some of the best views. ESA will …
Voyager 2 was running out of power. NASA just bought it more …
NASA engineers have found a clever way to squeeze more life out of Voyager 2, nearly half a century after it left Earth. In an …
For 15,000 years, humans and dogs have been changing each other
Dogs have been shaping—and being shaped by—humans for about 15,000 years, evolving from early partners of hunter-gatherers into an astonishing range of specialized companions. Across …
Cassini reveals a surprising twist in Saturn’s magnetic shield
Cassini data has revealed a surprising twist in Saturn’s magnetic shield: the planet’s rapid rotation appears to drag a key opening in its magnetosphere far …
A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who …
Scientists find the strength training “sweet spot” for a longer life
Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for around 90 to …
Turning the tide: restoring Mozambican mangroves — in photos
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02199-9As urban expansion in Maputo threatens to destroy mangrove forests, marine biologist Célia Macamo is studying how to save …
Despite global turmoil, Gen Z researchers are not giving up
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02453-0Four researchers born after 1997 describe how they stay motivated and cultivate resilience during difficult times.
This AI tool claims to pick the top 1% of preprints. Should …
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02276-zQED Science says that its metrics reduce bias by assessing papers solely on the basis of their originality and …
Where are you ticklish? Researchers map the sensation across cultures
Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02493-6People from Chinese, Dutch and Greek cultural backgrounds have the same ‘tickle hotspots’ on the body. And ticklishness is …
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