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US speeds research into mind-altering drugs — including mysterious ‘ibogaine’
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01286-1Some researchers are delighted at an executive order to streamline investigations of psychedelics but also warn that caution is …
Vaccines mean malaria deaths should be falling — not rising
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01253-wThe tools exist to end this killer disease. It is the money and the will that are lacking.
Forty years after Chornobyl, more nuclear disasters are inevitable — plan for …
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01255-8Civil nuclear technology comes with unlikely but dangerous risks that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Triple-decker solar cells reach efficiency milestone
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01149-9A promising solar-cell architecture, in which two layers of perovskite semiconductors are stacked on silicon, is making strides towards …
AI doom warnings are getting louder. Are they realistic?
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01257-6Researchers are increasingly sounding the alarm that artificial intelligence could end humanity. But such doomsday warnings carry their own …
Yellow glass shows insect wings at their best
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00915-zAn experiment to preserve the vivid colour of insect wings in displays and a disagreement about peer review in …
Personalized CRISPR therapies could soon reach thousands — here’s how
Nature, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01243-yA fresh approach to trialling treatments for rare genetic diseases could make their production an economically viable prospect at …
Diamonds are surprisingly elastic when you make them tiny
Experiment with nanodiamonds reveals that they are less rigid than other diamonds, adding to our understanding of how they could be used in new technologies
A whole new way to prevent death from sepsis shows promise
Filtering a protein that may cause sepsis out from the blood has shown promising signs for improving survival
Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male
An injured kea with just half a beak has used what's left as a weapon that gives him dominance over a captive colony of the …
Can we ‘vaccinate’ ourselves against stress?
A traditional vaccine primes the immune system to build better defences. Researchers think we can do something similar to increase our resilience to the pressures …
Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and …
Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can sharpen the mind and strengthen …
Can you determine your personalised stress score?
“I’m stressed” is a phrase that many of us use, but now there are ways to shed light on how stressed you actually are
We might finally know how to use quantum computers to boost AI
Pushing against years of scepticism, an analysis suggests quantum computers may offer real advantages for running machine learning and similar algorithms in the near future
This missing vitamin could stop cancer cells in their tracks
Cancer cells are known for their “glutamine addiction,” but many can escape this weakness by switching to alternative fuels. Researchers found that vitamin B7 acts …
This simple 3-amino acid trick boosts mRNA therapy 20-fold
A trio of common amino acids may hold the key to unlocking far more powerful gene therapies. Researchers found that adding them to lipid nanoparticles …
Scientists stunned as bacteria rewire DNA machinery to shape cells
Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of years later. Scientists have now discovered that a molecular system …
AI swarms could hijack democracy without anyone noticing
AI-powered personas are becoming so realistic that they can infiltrate online communities and subtly steer public opinion. Unlike traditional bots, they adapt, coordinate, and refine …
This common plant could clean microplastics from your drinking water
Scientists have discovered that moringa seeds can help pull microplastics out of water, rivaling standard chemical treatments. The plant-based extract causes plastic particles to clump …
Hundreds of millions at risk as river deltas sink faster than rising …
Many of the world’s largest river deltas—home to hundreds of millions of people—are sinking faster than rising seas, according to a sweeping global study. Using …
After 200 years scientists finally crack the “dolomite problem”
After two centuries of failed attempts, scientists have finally grown dolomite in the lab, cracking a long-standing geological puzzle. They discovered that the mineral’s growth …
Daily briefing: Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance
Nature, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01291-4B cells seem to provide crucial support for muscles during exercise in mice. Plus, the winners of this year’s …
A step-by-step guide to nailing your tenure promotion package
Nature, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00990-2It’s an important milestone in many academic careers, yet the tenure process is surprisingly nebulous. Here’s what it takes …
No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network
Nature, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01278-1Autonomous agents aren’t just creating their own research — on the Reddit-style website Agent4Science, they’re chatting about it, too.
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