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Cutting sweet foods doesn’t reduce cravings or improve health
A new study suggests that eating less sweet food doesn’t make people crave it any less—or improve their health markers. Participants who increased or decreased …
Physicists create formula for how many times you can fold a crêpe
When you fold a flexible material such as a pancake or a tortilla, its behaviour depends on a competition between gravity and elasticity
How worried should you be about ultra-processed foods?
We are constantly told to watch out for the health risks of eating ultra-processed food, but should you be worried every time you sit down …
You don’t need to lose weight to reverse prediabetes, study finds
For years, people with prediabetes have been told the same thing: lose weight or risk developing diabetes. But new research flips that idea on its …
Wildfires in carbon-rich tropical peatlands hit 2000-year high
Tropical peatlands, some of the planet’s largest underground carbon stores, are now burning at levels never seen in at least 2,000 years. By analyzing charcoal …
Scientists recreated a dinosaur nest to solve a 70-million-year-old mystery
Scientists recreated a life-size oviraptor nest to understand how these dinosaurs hatched their eggs. Their experiments showed the parent likely couldn’t heat all the eggs …
Daily briefing: Static electricity is still a mystery — here’s what we …
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00904-2A jolt of new research could help scientists finally understand static electricity. Plus, how head knocks from contact sports …
Masked mitochondria slip into cells to treat disease in mice
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00869-2Transplantation technique lengthened survival in animals with an often-fatal mitochondrial disease.
A breath of fresh air: solving Ulaanbaatar’s pollution issues — in photos
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00712-8Mongolia’s capital is among the world’s most toxic cities. One aspirational ex-physicist is clearing the air.
Stress can cause eczema to flare up – now we know why
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00876-3Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress.
Strength persists after a mid-life course of obesity drugs
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00852-xMuscle mass increased or remained stable relative to body weight in middle-aged mice and humans on GLP-1 drugs.
Faster ticking of ‘biological clock’ predicts shorter lifespan
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00866-5Data from almost 700 people show that biomarkers that change at a slower pace are markers of longevity.
Editorial Expression of Concern: A FADD-dependent innate immune mechanism in mammalian cells
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10397-8Editorial Expression of Concern: A FADD-dependent innate immune mechanism in mammalian cells
Mathematician who reshaped number theory wins prestigious Abel prize
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00819-yMathematician Gerd Faltings showed that arithmetic equations have a finite number of solutions.
<i>Project Hail Mary</i> film builds dazzling new worlds — and grounds them …
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00870-9The space odyssey charms with its message of unity while referencing molecular biology, neutrino physics and more.
Seeking an industry role? Sell yourself as a problem-solver, not a job-seeker
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00548-2A mindset change can make career pivots from academia more straightforward, says Gertrude Nonterah.
China could be the world’s biggest public funder of science within two …
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00618-5Forecast by science-policy researchers raises questions about where the epicentre of global research will shift to in the coming …
UK bets big on homegrown fusion and quantum — can it lead …
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00877-2UK government announces multibillion-pound science investments — but what impact will this have on the global race in these …
The surprising cancer link between cats and humans
Scientists have mapped the genetics of cancer in cats for the first time at scale, uncovering major overlaps with human cancers. Key mutations—like those linked …
This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent
Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode …
Fluorescent ruby-like gems have been found on Mars for the first time
The Perseverance rover has found tiny crystals that seem to be rubies or sapphires inside pebbles on Mars, where they have never been seen before
Boosting the blood-brain barrier could avert brain damage in athletes
The neurodegenerative condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy appears to be driven by damage to the blood-brain barrier due to repetitive head injuries, like those that occur …
Neanderthals may have treated wounds with antibiotic sticky tar
Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that cause skin infections
The success of machine mathematicians shows us how to be OK with …
Many people who try using AI are disappointed with the results and feel they can’t trust a machine – but are there lessons we can …
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