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Daily briefing: What it will take to stop the spiralling Ebola outbreak
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01782-4Lessons from past epidemics could help to contain the current spread of Ebola. Plus, what a rocket explosion means …
Landmark cancer trial shows success against ‘undruggable’ cancer — raising hopes for …
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01760-wUnprecedented results against a stubbornly hard-to-treat cancer are boosting optimism that other challenging tumours will be next.
Feynman solved the ‘restaurant dilemma’ 50 years ago — now a study …
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00821-4An experiment with 2,520 participants backs Richard Feynman’s answer to every diner’s dilemma: do I want to try something …
Poor supervision is pushing young researchers out of academia
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01693-4A survey finds that academic supervisors can have a huge impact on their students’ mental health.
Smartphone camera takes users’ pulse passively during device use
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01488-7A machine-learning system has been developed that can monitor heart rate using facial video clips that are captured passively …
Robust projections of risks to the Amazon rainforest
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01158-8Amazonian deforestation is altering atmospheric moisture transport; as a result, even low levels of global warming could trigger dieback …
Why it’s time to bin recommendation letters in science job applications
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00507-xIf hiring organizations must ask for references, they should do so closer to the end of the process, argues …
Science fiction: nine lab-life novels for your holiday reading
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01730-2With a summer break looming for many researchers, Nature’s careers team suggests science-themed page-turners.
How long can humans live? We simply don’t know
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01728-wClaims about the upper limits to human lifespan are characterized by hype, deficient data and shoddy science, says longevity …
Polymarket vs science: why researchers are sceptical of the prediction-market hype
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01688-1Online prediction markets are taking bets on everything from climate change to quantum computing. But researchers question their accuracy.
Passive heart-rate monitoring during smartphone use in everyday life
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10507-6A machine-learning model that uses smartphone cameras to measure heart rate in the background during normal daily phone use …
Enantioselective hydrogen atom relay via non-covalent catalyst assembly
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10692-4Enantioselective hydrogen atom relay via non-covalent catalyst assembly
Obesity doesn’t equate to ill health: why the ‘disease’ label doesn’t always …
Nature, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01729-9Excess body weight affects individuals’ health differently. Taking this variation into account is crucial for effective health care, policy …
Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation
Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a molecular “switch” that appears to fuel the damaging brain inflammation seen in Alzheimer’s disease. They found that a …
Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age
Melanoma may not become steadily more dangerous with age as scientists once assumed. In a surprising discovery, researchers found that cancer spread was lowest in …
Chimpanzees and bonobos have human-like friend circles, study finds
Great apes appear to build friendships much like humans do. By studying grooming behavior, researchers discovered that chimpanzees and bonobos form close inner circles along …
A quantum metasurface breakthrough could finally close the terahertz gap
Researchers have developed a compact quantum detector that makes terahertz radiation much easier to detect. A specially designed metasurface funnels incoming energy into tiny active …
The ocean's health may depend on a tiny microbe inside fish
A surprising new discovery suggests that tiny microbes living inside fish may be helping shape the chemistry of the world’s oceans. Scientists found evidence that …
The secret to pigeons’ incredible navigation was hiding in their liver
Scientists have uncovered a surprising navigation system in pigeons: iron-filled immune cells in the liver that may act like tiny magnetic sensors. Birds deprived of …
Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain
Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led …
Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar …
New 3D silicon chip breakthrough could extend Moore’s Law for years
As traditional chip miniaturization slows, researchers have found a way to pack more computing power into the same space by stacking silicon circuits in multiple …
The best new science-fiction books of June 2026
There is plenty of intriguing sci-fi on offer this month, whether it’s solar-powered cities from Adrian Tchaikovsky or a strange future from M. John Harrison
New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine
Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to …
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