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Dozens of AI disease-prediction models were trained on dubious data
Nature, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00697-4The models are designed to predict someone’s risk of diabetes or stroke. A few might already have been used …
Imaging interface-controlled bulk oxygen spillover
Nature, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10324-xIn situ microscopic single-particle imaging demonstrates the significance of rationally engineered metal–support interfaces for activating the oxygen in bulk …
Is a super El Niño imminent, and what could the impacts be?
A planet-warming El Niño climate phase is now developing, and some models predict it could turn out to be the strongest on record
Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy …
The protein craze is in full swing and beef consumption is on the rise, particularly in the US, where health agencies are promoting red meat …
Are Neanderthals descendants of modern humans?
The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist Michael Marshall details a surprising new hypothesis …
The stunning physics of Project Hail Mary go back to ancient China
How do you portray momentum in space accurately? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes a look at the origins of our understanding of motion, which runs from …
Antioxidant in mushrooms may target uterus cells to ease period pain
An antioxidant found in certain mushrooms is thought to neutralise damaging molecules in uterine cells that may contribute to period pain
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness
Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD, prompting a revolution in how we think about mental health conditions
Mammal ancestors laid eggs, and this 250-million-year-old fossil finally proves it
In the aftermath of Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event, one unlikely survivor rose to dominate a shattered world: Lystrosaurus. Now, a stunning fossil discovery—an ancient …
Scientists just recreated a rare cosmic reaction never seen before
A breakthrough experiment has shed new light on one of astrophysics’ biggest mysteries: the origin of rare proton-rich elements. For the first time, scientists directly …
Quantum computers could usher in a crisis worse than Y2K
The day when a quantum computer manages to break common encryption, or Q-Day, is fast approaching, and the world is not close to being ready
Scientists just debunked a 50-year myth about Hawaii’s birds
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is overturning a decades-old belief that Indigenous Hawaiians hunted native waterbirds to extinction. Instead, researchers …
Scientists discover why bread can cause weight gain without extra calories
Bread and other carbohydrate staples may be doing more than just filling plates—they could be quietly reshaping metabolism. In a surprising twist, researchers found that …
Blocking a single protein supercharges the immune system against cancer
Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they …
Lonely people have worse memory but don’t decline faster, study finds
Loneliness may quietly affect how well older adults remember things—but it might not be speeding up mental decline after all. A large European study tracking …
From autism to migraines, birth order may have wide-reaching effects
A study of more than 10 million siblings suggests that firstborns are more likely to be autistic and have allergies, while conditions like migraine and …
Quantum systems can remember and forget at the same time, scientists discover
Quantum systems can secretly “remember” their past—even when they appear not to. Scientists found that whether a system shows memory depends on how you look …
Scientists finally know where the Colorado River’s missing water is going
For years, water managers have been puzzled as the Colorado River kept delivering less water than expected—even when snowpack levels looked promising. New research reveals …
This strange “pearling” motion inside cells could change how we understand disease
Mitochondria don’t just generate energy—they also carefully organize their own DNA in a surprisingly elegant way. Scientists have discovered that a long-overlooked phenomenon called “mitochondrial …
The people you live with could be changing your gut bacteria
Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds—it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study of island birds, those with …
The dirtiest thing in public bathrooms isn’t the toilet seat
Public restrooms might seem like a germ nightmare, but the real risks aren’t always where you think. While toilet seats can carry bacteria, viruses, and …
Daily briefing: The air is full of DNA — here’s what it …
Nature, Published online: 14 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01238-9Researchers are using airborne DNA to get snapshots of the make up of ecosystems. Plus, what scientists in Hungary …
Saving face: why facial scars are smaller than back scars
Nature, Published online: 14 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01044-3Facial wounds heal with less scarring than do comparable ones on the back. The reason relates to differences in …
Boycott of major AI conference exposes a growing US–China divide
Nature, Published online: 14 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01058-xChina-based researchers make up more than half of all lead authors at NeurIPS.
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