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It is vital we understand heat and humidity’s differing effects on us
The impact of high humidity on top of high temperatures is often underappreciated, but most of us aren't prepared for such extreme conditions, which will …
Can consciousness be quantum? We may now have an answer
A mathematical analysis suggests that the notion of agency, which is a prerequisite for consciousness, cannot be purely quantum in nature
Nicotine pouches may cause receding gums
Nicotine pouches aren't typically associated with the same health harms as similar products that also contain tobacco, but they have now been linked to receding …
We’re finally learning what happens to gifted children in adulthood
A spate of new studies is revealing the lifelong impact of being marked as exceptional during childhood – and the results suggest we may need …
Queen’s powerful smell suppresses rivals in naked mole rat colonies
In naked mole rat colonies, only the queen can breed – and now we have found out how she maintains control
The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain …
This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer
An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic …
NASA captured the Black Sea turning brilliant turquoise from space
NASA's PACE satellite captured the Black Sea glowing turquoise during its annual phytoplankton bloom. The vivid color comes from massive numbers of coccolithophores, microscopic organisms …
Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy
A 1,600-year-old mummy discovered in Egypt has revealed something archaeologists had never seen before: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad used during embalming. The papyrus was …
Are humans really the ultimate super-predator?
Humans are often described as the planet's ultimate "super-predator," but wild animals do not fear every human the same way. After analyzing three decades of …
NASA selects 41 space technologies for future Moon and Mars exploration
NASA has chosen 41 commercial technology projects that could solve critical challenges for future missions to the Moon and Mars. From powering lunar outposts to …
Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth
Four nearby white dwarf stars have been discovered hiding in plain sight beside brighter red dwarf companions. Hubble's ultraviolet observations finally revealed the long-hidden stellar …
Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger
Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who regularly participated in cultural activities …
Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus
A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop powerful immune defenses while they …
Why have humans collected crystals for 780,000 years? Chimpanzees may hold the …
Chimpanzees showed a remarkable attraction to crystals, choosing them over ordinary stones and studying them with intense curiosity. The results suggest that the same unusual …
Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure
A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to …
Biologists pinpoint how common virus triggers multiple sclerosis
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02204-1A connection with Epstein–Barr virus has long been suspected, but the underlying mechanism was unclear until now.
Blue LEDs made from perovskite material shine bright thanks to hydrogen bonds
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02161-9Blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are needed for high-definition displays with wide colour range. Efficient, stable and colour-saturated blue LEDs …
Daily briefing: The battery that could change everything
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02249-2How sodium-ion batteries could change the world. Plus, the evolution of handedness with an ancient worm and how scientists …
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can feed intestinal tumours
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02039-wA ketogenic diet promotes tumour growth in the small intestine in susceptible mice. In people, diet advice might need …
Why there needs to be a global debate on inequality
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02147-7Researchers have a responsibility to search for consensus on this crucial issue, both for future generations and the future …
Doctored data sets could trick AI agents
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02071-wResearchers warn that ‘poisoned’ information can undermine the reliability of tools that analyse data autonomously.
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