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Inside the ‘self-driving’ lab revolution
Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00974-2AI-powered robotic tools are muscling in on tasks typically done by humans. What does the future hold?
How buildings and cities can be aligned with life
Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00971-5Following nature’s patterns, not fighting them, is the way forward for the built environment.
Why I made a river my co-author
Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00973-3Anne Poelina gives first authorship to a source with deep knowledge about water — the river itself.
Static electricity is a mystery but invisible carbon may be key
Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01012-xA thin layer of carbon on the surface of oxide grains changes how they exchange static charge.
Dawkins’s paradox: dissecting the body’s battle to keep selfish genes in check
Nature, Published online: 30 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00970-6An essay series by specialists in evolutionary biology, philosophy and more examines the ‘paradox of the organism’.
This hidden state of water could explain why life exists
Scientists have finally found a hidden “critical point” in supercooled water that explains why it behaves so strangely. At this point, two different liquid forms …
Scientists solved the mystery of missing ocean plastic—and the answer is alarming
Scientists have discovered that the ocean’s “missing” plastic hasn’t vanished—it has broken down into trillions of invisible nanoplastics now spread through water, air, and living …
Stroke triggers a hidden brain change that looks like rejuvenation
After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found …
New cholesterol guidelines could change when you get tested
A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening sooner—sometimes …
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we …
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are …
Scientists say the evidence is clear: E-cigarettes beat patches and gum in …
Nicotine e-cigarettes may be one of the most effective tools yet for quitting smoking, according to a sweeping review of global research. By analyzing findings …
World's smallest QR code, smaller than bacteria, could store data for centuries
Scientists have created a microscopic QR code so tiny it can only be seen with an electron microscope—smaller than most bacteria and now officially a …
Scientists just found a way to store massive data using light in …
A new holographic storage technique uses light in three dimensions to dramatically increase how much data can be stored. It encodes information throughout a material …
This new therapy turns off pain without opioids or addiction
Scientists have developed a new gene therapy that quiets pain at its source in the brain—without the addictive risks of opioids. Using AI to map …
Ashes from Pompeii shed light on rituals in ancient Rome
Nature, Published online: 29 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01003-yResidues show that residents of Pompeii burnt resins imported from thousands of kilometres away.
Solar cells just did the “impossible” with this 130% breakthrough
A new solar breakthrough may overcome a long-standing efficiency barrier. Researchers used a “spin-flip” metal complex to capture and multiply energy from sunlight through singlet …
This new carbon material could make carbon capture far more affordable
Scientists have created a new kind of carbon material that could make carbon capture much cheaper and more efficient. By carefully controlling how nitrogen atoms …
After 20 years, scientists finally explain the Crab Pulsar’s strange “zebra stripes”
For decades, astronomers have been puzzled by strange “zebra stripe” patterns in radio waves from the Crab Pulsar — bright bands separated by complete darkness. …
Popular sugar substitute linked to brain damage and stroke risk
A widely used sugar substitute found in everything from keto snacks to diet drinks may not be as harmless as it seems. New research shows …
This quantum computing breakthrough may not be what it seemed
A team of physicists set out to test some of the most exciting claims in quantum computing—and found a very different story. Instead of confirming …
Scientists discover why your appetite suddenly disappears when you’re sick
Scientists have uncovered how your body actually tells your brain to stop eating when you’re sick. In a new study, researchers found that specialized cells …
Scientists discover a hidden system that turns brown fat into a calorie …
Scientists have identified a key biological system that helps brown fat burn energy by building the networks it needs to function. A protein called SLIT3 …
Scientists say we’ve been looking in the wrong place for human origins
A fossil ape discovered in northern Egypt is reshaping the story of human evolution. The species, Masripithecus, lived about 17 to 18 million years ago …
Watch the Earth split in real time: Stunning footage captures a 2.5-meter …
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, but what makes this event extraordinary is what happened next. For the first time, a …
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