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100 years of synthetic fuels
Nature, Published online: 01 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00808-1The Fischer–Tropsch synthesis shaped history by providing a way of making liquid fuels from coal. It is now causing …
A once-fantastical collider could answer physics’ biggest mysteries
The muon collider was once dismissed as impossible, but is now gaining steam as the successor to the Large Hadron Collider. If built, it could …
Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid
The immune system going rogue and attacking healthy tissue seems to behind some cases of long covid, a discovery that could open doors towards treatments
New fibre-optic record allows 50,000,000 movies to be streamed at once
Improved hardware can send ten times as much data through existing fibre-optic cables, potentially providing a way to massively upgrade the internet's infrastructure without the …
This Viagra ingredient just did something remarkable for a deadly childhood disease
A surprising breakthrough suggests that a drug best known as Viagra could help treat a devastating childhood disease. Researchers found that sildenafil significantly improved symptoms …
DNA robots could deliver drugs and hunt viruses inside your body
DNA robots are emerging as tiny programmable machines that could one day deliver drugs, hunt viruses, and build molecular-scale devices. By borrowing ideas from traditional …
Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple blood pressure fix
Salt substitutes offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce sodium intake and improve blood pressure, yet very few Americans actually use them—even among those who …
Astronauts are ready to return to the moon on Artemis II mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission will be the first time humans have been around the moon in half a century, and its next launch window opens …
Your DNA is constantly moving—and it may explain cancer
Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret about our DNA: it’s not a static blueprint, but a constantly shifting, folding structure that helps control how genes …
The best kind of olive oil for brain health
The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose …
What kind of olive oil is best for the brain?
The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose …
Stanford scientists create shape-shifting material that changes color and texture like an …
A new shape-shifting material can change both its texture and color in seconds, inspired by the camouflage abilities of octopuses. By precisely controlling how a …
This new “phonon laser” could measure gravity more precisely than ever before
Scientists have taken lasers beyond light and into the realm of sound, creating a breakthrough “phonon laser” that manipulates tiny vibrations at the quantum level. …
These “smart” crystals bend and snap back when hit with light
Perovskite crystals can dramatically and reversibly change shape when hit with light, a behavior not seen in conventional semiconductors. This effect, called photostriction, can be …
This new test could transform UTI treatment with same-day results
A breakthrough urine test could dramatically speed up how doctors treat urinary tract infections, identifying the right antibiotic in under six hours instead of waiting …
Coffee at night may increase risky behavior, especially in women
Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given caffeine after dark behaved more recklessly, …
Kratom cases are exploding across the U.S. and doctors are alarmed
A dramatic surge in kratom-related poison center calls is raising alarm among health experts, as new data shows cases have jumped more than 1,200% over …
Scientists say this simple habit may help you lose more weight
A new study suggests that simplifying your diet by eating the same meals and keeping your calorie intake consistent could help you lose more weight. …
A surprising new idea about how the Big Bang may have happened
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have uncovered a bold new way to explain how the universe began—one that could reshape our understanding of the …
Scientists discover sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Deep sleep does far more than rest the body — it activates a powerful brain-driven system that controls growth hormone, fueling muscle and bone strength, …
Daily briefing: Are boys really in crisis? What the science says
Nature, Published online: 31 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01055-0Concerns about boys are widespread, but evidence shows that worries are best understood in the context of all young …
Humanity is heading back to the Moon — why aren’t more scientists …
Nature, Published online: 31 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00987-xSome researchers remain underwhelmed by NASA’s upcoming lunar fly-by.
Artemis II mission is about to fly humans to the Moon — …
Nature, Published online: 31 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00964-4Set to lift off this week, the NASA flight will take astronauts around the Moon for the first time …
A solar system is born
Nature, Published online: 31 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01002-zAstronomers have spotted a second planet taking shape from the material orbiting a young star — only the second …
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