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‘Undruggable’ cancer proteins meet their match
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01447-2People with a deadly form of pancreatic cancer survive longer on a drug that blocks the activity of a …
Happy 100th birthday David Attenborough! <i>Nature</i> salutes you
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01473-0The science communicator has raised awareness of the natural world andits myriad interconnections on which humans depend.
Matter of taste
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01079-6It’s hard to swallow.
Radioactive rain and proving relativity: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01500-0Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
How a passion for baking fermented a fresh career move
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01390-2Chantle Edillor used a fascination with sourdough starters to pivot from studying human diseases to exploring yeast-based cures.
A life in pictures: celebrating David Attenborough at 100
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01371-5As the British naturalist marks a milestone birthday, we take a look at how his work has shaped science.
Surge in fake citations uncovered by audit of 2.5 million biomedical-science papers
Nature, Published online: 08 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00748-wAn analysis of 97 million references has found that rates of fabricated citations have climbed steeply since 2023.
Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27%
Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs …
Webb space telescope finds a giant galaxy that doesn’t spin
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted something that shouldn’t exist—at least not so early in the universe. A massive galaxy, formed less …
This strange planet pair shouldn’t exist, but it does
A bizarre planetary pairing 190 light-years away is challenging everything astronomers thought they knew about how worlds form. A “lonely” hot Jupiter — typically found …
Hantavirus outbreak will not cause a covid-style pandemic, says WHO
The World Health Organization sought to quell worldwide fears over the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius and reassure the public that the …
PCOS postpones perimenopause and allows pregnancies at older ages
Only 3 per cent of those with polycystic ovary syndrome reach perimenopause by the age of 46, which may allow them to conceive when older
Coffee's mood-boosting effects aren't just down to caffeine
A comprehensive study exploring coffee’s physiological effects finds that some of its benefits are down to polyphenols and their influence on gut bacteria
The best new popular science books of May 2026
A guide to walking, a look at the world’s Google searches and a deep dive into the secrets of our DNA are some of the …
New “Trojan horse” obesity drug supercharges weight loss in early tests
Researchers have created a next-generation obesity drug that works like a “Trojan horse,” using GLP-1/GIP signals to slip a powerful metabolic enhancer directly into target …
Scientists discover why Ozempic works better for some people
Some people taking Ozempic-like diabetes drugs may be getting dramatically better results for a surprising reason: why they overeat in the first place. A year-long …
Scientists find a way to stop dangerous belly fat as we age
Aging doesn’t just add fat—it redistributes it in risky ways, pushing more into the abdomen where it can harm health. Scientists found that testosterone plays …
Scientists accidentally discover DNA that breaks the rules of life
A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in …
Pressure from individual particles measured for the first time
A device made using a tiny bead floating in a beam of light can measure extremely small pressures and could help find a mysterious kind …
People once risked everything just to keep their hats on
Centuries ago in England, hats weren’t just accessories—they were statements of power and rebellion. Refusing to remove a hat could challenge authority, even in courtrooms …
Your DNA may predict your future success more than your upbringing
A new twin study suggests your genes may play a bigger role in your future success than your upbringing. Researchers found that IQ, which is …
Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells
Scientists in Sweden have taken a major step toward a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by developing a more reliable way to create insulin-producing …
Scientists finally solve 40-year-old physics puzzle about how things grow
In a major breakthrough, scientists have experimentally confirmed a universal growth law in two dimensions using a quantum system of fleeting light–matter particles. The finding …
Trafficked pangolins can be traced to their source by DNA — even …
Nature, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01446-3A method reveals that some local wild-meat markets share the same supply chains as global smuggling operations.
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