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Some of the last Neanderthals were surprisingly genetically diverse
Genetic analysis of Neanderthals in north-western Europe reveals that this population was surprisingly genetically diverse, hinting that inbreeding didn’t lead to the species' demise
The universe may be hiding conscious minds stranger than we can imagine
What if consciousness isn’t limited to brains like ours? Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness could arise in many different forms of …
Fluctuating oestrogen levels may alter how drugs enter women's brains
Oestrogen levels fluctuate throughout a woman's menstrual cycle, which may impact how efficiently a drug that targets the brain can reach its destination
Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions
Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions …
Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” …
Why South Africa’s leopards shrank to half their normal size
A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire leopard genomes discovered that the Cape Floristic Region’s leopards …
Hidden black hole could explain mystery at the heart of our galaxy
The area surrounding our galaxy’s central supermassive black hole contains three strangely different populations of stars – but one hidden black hole could explain all …
Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago
A new study suggests early humans were using fire in South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave as far back as 1.79 million years ago. Researchers found burned …
New superconducting X-ray detector is up to 1,000 times more sensitive
A groundbreaking superconducting X-ray spectrometer has begun operation at BESSY II, giving Europe its first TES-based system and boosting photon detection efficiency by up to …
Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight
A study of nearly 300 people across northern Britain found that vitamin D levels often stay low all year in groups most at risk. Surprisingly, …
One tiny mutation may explain how bat viruses become human threats
Scientists found that one tiny genetic change can completely alter how a coronavirus behaves in different species. Comparing SARS-CoV-2 with a closely related bat-only virus, …
A global map of seagrass ecosystems
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01805-0Combining satellite imagery and machine learning has created the first comprehensive map of seagrass meadows, in a boost for …
Long-sought chemical inhibitors of β-arrestin proteins
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01894-xProteins called β-arrestins regulate signalling through members of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. Small molecules that bind directly …
Crude oil turns cheap porous membrane into a sieve to refine itself …
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01896-9An inexpensive, porous polymer membrane helps to separate raw crude oil, without heat or selective coating. Heavy hydrocarbons self-assemble …
Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01990-yFour antibiotic compounds produced in Streptomyces bacteria attack multiple parts of an essential metabolic pathway.
‘Megacluster’ of genes enables bacteria to make potent antibiotic mixture
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01804-1Soil bacteria make cocktails of molecules that synergistically inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens — suggesting a strategy for …
A hidden predictor of sudden cardiac death uncovered by deep learning
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01806-zA machine-learning model trained on thousands of electrocardiogram recordings identifies a previously unrecognized group of at-risk people.
‘Us’ not ‘them’: scientists must use their skills to help stop polarization …
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01952-4Researchers who study what divides people also have the tools to explore strategies to unite them.
Daily briefing: Sperm whales have different dialects
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02054-xWhales in different areas of the Mediterranean use varying patterns of clicks and pauses. Plus, a technique to make …
Genomic insights into the population dynamics and demise of Neanderthals
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01704-4A surge of genetic data from the skeletal remains of Neanderthals disproves some assumptions and generates fresh questions about …
Laser light switches on heat flow in ultra-thin structures
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01803-2A temperature difference of more than 100 kelvin can be created between stacked layers of 2D material by irradiating …
Garbage collection
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01720-4A sense of déjà vu.
A <i>Streptomyces</i> megacluster encodes synergistic biotin-targeting antibiotics
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10647-9In Streptomyces spp., a conserved biosynthetic gene megacluster produces an arsenal of distinct antimicrobials that converge on bacterial biotin …
Alternate RNA decoding results in stable and abundant proteins in mammals
Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10678-2Alternate RNA decoding, an understudied process, leads to peptide sequence modifications that can have substantial functional effects on protein …
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