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This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%
Having both excess belly fat and low muscle mass isn’t just unhealthy—it’s potentially deadly, raising the risk of death by 83%. This condition, called sarcopenic …
Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold
Scientists have developed a breakthrough “superfood” for honeybees by engineering yeast to produce the essential nutrients normally found in pollen. In controlled trials, colonies fed …
Freshwater fish populations plunge 81% as river migrations collapse
A sweeping global report finds that migratory freshwater fish are in steep decline, with populations down roughly 81% since 1970. These species depend on long, …
Scientists create clear nail polish that lets you use touchscreens with long …
Using a smartphone with long nails can be frustrating, forcing people to awkwardly tap with their fingertips instead of their nails. Now, researchers are working …
Daily briefing: Suck-up chatbots can encourage real-life rudeness
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01004-xReceiving excessive approval from artificial intelligence chatbots could make people more stubborn during social conflict. Plus, see sperm whales …
Eye drops made from pig semen deliver cancer treatment to mice
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00982-2Minuscule particles with the ability to cross hard-to-penetrate barriers can be loaded with drug treatments to target intractable diseases.
Motherhood derails women’s academic careers — these data reveal how and why
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00981-3Mothers in academia take on considerably more childcare-related responsibilities than do fathers.
Briefing Chat: ‘Zombie cells’ resurrected with new genes
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00996-wNature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.
Giants of the deep and the wonder of space: Books in Brief
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00995-xAndrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Sunken Soviet nuclear submarine’s radioactive release
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00953-7Low levels of radioactive strontium and caesium are emanating from a pipe on the wreck of the Komsomolets.
Huge lung-cancer screening campaign boosts early diagnosis
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00954-6A programme that offers scans to smokers between the ages of 55 and 74 detects a large number of …
First glimpse of sperm whale birth reveals teamwork to support newborn
A female sperm whale has been filmed giving birth for the first time, supported by 10 adult females who lifted the calf out of the …
Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes
Pieces of jawbone and teeth found in Egypt have been identified as a new early ape species named Masripithecus moghraensis, which lived about 17 million …
Computer finds flaw in major physics paper for first time
A computer language designed to robustly verify mathematical theorems and expose logical flaws has been turned towards a physics paper – and spotted an error. …
This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned
A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on …
Scientists discover “overflow valve” in cells linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have identified a crucial ion channel, TMEM175, that acts like an overflow valve in the cell’s recycling system. It regulates acidity inside lysosomes, ensuring …
What you do in midlife could reveal how long you’ll live
By closely monitoring fish throughout their lives, researchers found that simple behaviors in midlife—like movement and sleep—can predict lifespan. Fish that stayed active and slept …
Scientists find immune cell linked to long COVID fatigue and symptoms
Long COVID remains a frustrating medical mystery, affecting up to 1 in 10 people long after the initial infection fades. Now, scientists have uncovered a …
Deepfake X-rays are so real even doctors can’t tell the difference
Deepfake X-rays created by AI are now convincing enough to fool both doctors and AI models. In tests, radiologists had limited success identifying fake images, …
A variety of jungle animals all use one type of tree as …
In the cloud forest of Costa Rica, many canopy-dwelling animals do their business in strangler fig trees, perhaps as a way of leaving messages
Temperature gets a new definition using a quantum device
A device that relies on quantum effects and oversized atoms may be a more reliable way to measure temperature that doesn't require calibration
Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep
Vivid dreams might be doing more than just entertaining your mind at night. Researchers found that immersive dreaming can actually make sleep feel deeper and …
Scientists found a bug that generates its own heat in freezing cold
Snow flies have an unexpected way of surviving freezing temperatures. They produce antifreeze proteins to block ice formation and can even generate their own heat. …
Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule beneath New Zealand
Deep inside a cave, scientists uncovered fossils from 16 species, including a newfound kākāpō ancestor that may have been able to fly. These remains reveal …
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