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New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut …
The rings of Uranus are even stranger than we thought
Uranus’s outermost two rings are surprisingly dissimilar, which opens up a mystery about the tiny moons and moonlets that form them
Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart …
An unorthodox version of quantum theory could reveal what reality is
The implications of quantum mechanics suggest reality isn't as solid as we think it is, but physicist David Bohm had a spin on the theory …
Your gut takes a “double hit” from stress and late-night eating
Chronic stress is already tough on your gut—but new research suggests late-night eating could make things even worse. Scientists analyzing thousands of people found that …
Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new layer of complexity in Cannabis, identifying dozens of previously unknown compounds—including the first-ever evidence of rare molecules called flavoalkaloids …
Surprising obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism science
A key protein involved in fat metabolism has been found to do more than scientists once thought. Instead of just releasing fat, it helps maintain …
Daily briefing: Five inspiring science stories to lift your mood
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01452-5The positive scientific developments that you might have missed. Plus, these exotic particles could finally break the Standard Model.
Prestigious European science funder scraps stricter rules after researcher backlash
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01435-6The tough new policy was introduced to curb submissions, but drew criticism from researchers.
Author Correction: Titration of RAS alters senescent state and influences tumour initiation
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10601-9Author Correction: Titration of RAS alters senescent state and influences tumour initiation
European funder must increase capacity to meet the ambition of scientists
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01411-0To avoid sabotaging science, the European Research Council needs more funding and structural change.
The news is not all bad: five inspiring science stories to lift …
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01290-5Species recovery, cancer-preventing vaccines and progress in developing renewable-energy sources are just some of the positive developments that have …
US faculty members report high levels of anxiety
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01252-xSurveys show the importance of social, familial and structural support in lowering anxiety, particularly for people in health professions.
The imperfect legacy
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01075-wNot a bug, but a feature.
Briefing Chat: Stressed mitochondria spawn new 'organelles' in cells
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01439-2Nature staff discuss some of the week's top science news.
The exotic particles that could finally break the Standard Model
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01387-x‘Penguin’ decays from CERN’s latest Large Hadron Collider experiment hint at weird new physics.
This organoid can menstruate — and shows how tissue can repair itself
Nature, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01428-5Mini models of the uterus lining give insight into mystery of how it is shed without scarring.
'Green' cryptocurrency uses 18 times more energy than makers claim
A cryptocurrency that aims to avoid the disastrous energy consumption of bitcoin is actually using 18 times more energy than its makers claim – but …
Your oral microbiome could affect your weight, liver and diabetes risk
An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened …
Human heads have changed shape a lot in the past 100 years
Since the early 20th century, people’s skulls have got rounder and their jaws have got wider, probably because of changes in health, diet and environment
Scientists finally explain how the Twelve Apostles rose from the ocean
Australia’s famous Twelve Apostles didn’t just erode into existence—they were slowly pushed up from the ocean floor by powerful tectonic forces over millions of years, …
Hidden ocean heat is creeping toward Antarctica’s fragile ice shelves
Deep beneath the Southern Ocean, a quiet but alarming shift is underway: warm water is creeping closer to Antarctica, and scientists are now seeing it …
Doubts cast over 'wild' claim that magnetic control can turn on genes
Researchers in South Korea say they have made a major advance by turning on genes with an electromagnetic signal, but critics say the claims are …
The best new science fiction books of May 2026
New science fiction from big names including Ann Leckie, Alan Moore and Martha Wells are just some of the exciting crop of titles out this …
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