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1000 human mathematicians pledge to shun AI in their research
There is a growing backlash against the way AI companies have gone about tackling mathematical problems – and now some mathematicians are opting to avoid …
Scientists finally uncover why statins can cause muscle pain
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, …
Hurricane warning maps are improving, but a dangerous problem remains
A new study reveals that improved hurricane forecast graphics may help people identify threatened areas without making them more likely to recognize the danger or …
Astronomers uncover new secrets of the Universe’s first five minutes
Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding the Universe’s earliest moments, measuring the amount of helium formed in the first five minutes after the …
Scientists discover a bizarre Jurassic “squid” unlike anything ever seen
Scientists have identified the “fattest” belemnite ever discovered, a bizarre, barrel-shaped squid relative that lived in Wyoming’s ancient seas 160 million years ago. The exceptionally …
Scientists discover a way to kill dangerous gut bacteria without killing the …
Scientists have discovered a natural compound that targets dangerous C. difficile bacteria without wiping out the gut's beneficial microbes. Successful early tests suggest it could …
Your aging brain may be trading memory for something more valuable
The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger …
Scientists find a way to fight Alzheimer’s brain damage without removing toxic …
Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In …
The roots of AI fear in the West are cultural, not technological
Popular conceptions of AI differ drastically between the US and China. Columnist Annalee Newitz dives into the cultural, religious and sci-fi factors driving our impressions …
NASA reveals 16 stunning galaxies hiding cosmic chaos
NASA's stunning new gallery of 16 galaxies reveals colossal black hole jets, explosive star formation, and spectacular cosmic collisions through the combined power of Chandra, …
Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and cancer survival
A surprising clinical trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancers. Patients receiving …
Scientists reach the ultimate quantum limit on a surface
Scientists have achieved a quantum breakthrough by creating an ultra-clean surface where individual molecules can maintain their delicate quantum properties at the fundamental limit. The …
NASA solves a strange mystery hidden inside asteroid Bennu’s boulders
NASA scientists have finally uncovered why asteroid Bennu loses heat so quickly despite being covered in massive boulders. Samples returned to Earth reveal that its …
Why painful arthritis can return stronger after cancer treatment
Researchers discovered that recurring arthritis triggered by cancer immunotherapy may be driven by immune cells that remember previous attacks and return in a more aggressive …
Body-clock disruptions contribute to one in four cases of depression, suggests large …
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03359-7Evidence grows for ‘circadian depression’, but more evidence is needed to change diagnosis and treatment guidelines.
China picks first researchers for 15-year mega grants
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03151-7Scientists start with a five-year grant that could be extended for another ten years.
Daily Briefing: Tiny doses of LSD seem to boost cognition
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03374-8The drug improved the ability to focus — but only in women. Plus, US climate scientists are facing a …
Vast new fossil record challenges story of Earth’s ‘big five’ mass extinctions
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03316-4An artificial-intelligence model trained on nearly four million fossils suggests that three of the extinction events might have happened …
It’s time to teach peer review as a core research skill
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03200-1Preprint journal clubs offer a scalable way to make peer-review training a routine part of scientific education.
Can a human survive in a whale’s belly? The science behind the …
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03358-8Nature spoke with marine and anatomy specialists about the ‘modern-day Jonah’ film. Warning: spoilers ahead.
Will this sleep-disorder drug be the next big blockbuster?
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03310-wOrexin agonists have been approved for the treatment of a type of narcolepsy, yet they could also treat conditions …
<i>Nature</i>’s job-satisfaction survey highlights the changing geography of science
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03327-1A higher proportion of scientists in China and India report feeling optimistic about the future than in the United …
Butterfly wing patterns make motion hard to read
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03062-7Movement can expose camouflaged prey, yet whether colour patterns help moving prey to avoid capture is a long-standing puzzle. …
Is it ‘moon-stroke’, or a chill?
Nature, Published online: 20 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02975-7An explanation for the injurious effect of sleeping in the moonlight, and a proponent of all-electronic televisions, in this …
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