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Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid
Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand peaks, but car companies disagree …
A “lost world” beneath the North Sea was once full of forests
Long before rising seas swallowed Doggerland beneath the North Sea, this lost landscape may have been a surprisingly lush and life-friendly haven. New DNA evidence …
Scientists warn of 3,100 “surging glaciers” that can trigger floods and avalanches
A hidden threat is emerging in the world’s glaciers: while most are shrinking, a rare group known as “surging glaciers” can suddenly accelerate, unleashing powerful …
This chain of atoms can detect electric fields with stunning precision
A new quantum sensing approach could dramatically improve how scientists measure low-frequency electric fields, a task that has long been limited by bulky setups and …
Scientists discover bacteria can “explode” to spread antibiotic resistance
Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance. Tiny virus-like particles called gene transfer agents (GTAs), once …
Why is it so hard to change your mind?
Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded has a host of benefits. Columnist …
The rise, the fall and the rebound of cyclic cosmology
Cyclic cosmology, or the big bounce, is the idea that the universe will eventually crunch back together and then go through another big bang. Columnist …
Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?
Sparkling water is often seen as a simple, healthy drink—but could it also help with weight loss? New research suggests it may slightly boost how …
Scientists discover natural hormone that reverses obesity
A hormone called FGF21 can reverse obesity in mice by activating a newly identified brain circuit tied to metabolism. Surprisingly, it works in the hindbrain—the …
Scientists supercharge immune cells to destroy cancer more effectively
Researchers have found a way to make cancer-killing immune cells more powerful and precise. By adding specific signaling components, they boosted the cells’ readiness to …
A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its …
Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to cell death is secretly driving the aging of blood stem cells in a completely different way. Instead …
Daily briefing: Is a nine-to-five PhD possible?
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01280-7PhD students share how they make their doctorate fit into the hours of a standard working week. Plus, male …
US lawmakers intensify scrutiny of scientific-publishing practices
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01251-yA congressional hearing covered the rise of paper mills and the costs of open-access publishing — but there was …
New year, old me
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01067-wA welcome change.
Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01245-wStudy in mice suggests that B cells help to regulate muscle performance.
Briefing Chat: Penguins pick up PFAS pollution
Nature, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01263-8Nature staff discuss some of the week's top science news.
Our dreams become more emotive and symbolic as we approach death
People who are terminally ill are commonly reunited with lost loved ones in their dreams and have visions of doors, stairways and light, which are …
Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice
A rogue set of “zombie” immune cells may be driving aging and fatty liver disease by flooding tissues with inflammation. Researchers found these cells accumulate …
MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol—but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals still permitted for …
Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite
Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises …
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight
The Lyrid meteor shower will soon hit its peak. Here's how to spot it, including by using the New Scientist stargazing companion
Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study
A massive, nearly 20-year study tracking over 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new questions about the long-term safety of common treatments. Researchers …
Scientists discover hidden ocean methane source that could worsen global warming
Scientists have discovered that methane in the open ocean is produced by microbes under nutrient-poor conditions, solving a long-standing mystery. As warming oceans reduce nutrient …
How low should blood pressure go? Science has the answer
New research suggests that aiming for a lower blood pressure target may deliver bigger heart health benefits than previously thought. Using large datasets and simulation …
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