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THOR AI solves a 100-year-old physics problem in seconds
A new AI framework called THOR is transforming how scientists calculate the behavior of atoms inside materials. Instead of relying on slow simulations that take …
Daily briefing: How labs are coping with ‘RAMmageddon’
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00872-7A global shortage of memory chips is forcing researchers to get creative. Plus, China’s plans to become the global …
A single course of antibiotics can cause lingering changes in gut microbes
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00769-5Microbial diversity loss seen after a course of some commonly prescribed antibiotics can persist for years.
Data from smart watches reveal early signs of insulin resistance
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00380-8Patterns in continuous data from wearable devices could reveal early metabolic dysfunction long before routine clinical tests detect it.
PhD students are turning to side hustles to make ends meet, finds …
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00422-1Almost half of the scientists who responded said they have or had second jobs during their degrees.
Insulin resistance prediction from wearables and routine blood biomarkers
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10179-2A machine-learning model that integrates data from wearable devices (such as smartwatches) with blood biomarkers and demographic data can …
Direct conversion from alkenes to alkynes
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10372-3Direct conversion from alkenes to alkynes
Can AI models reliably forecast extreme weather events?
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00842-zMore-rigorous testing is required before artificial-intelligence approaches are widely adopted by public forecasting agencies.
China approves brain chip to treat paralysis — a world first
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00849-6Chip allows people with paralysis to control a soft robotic hand.
The real story behind China’s technology triumph
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00841-0An exemplary book gets much right, but misses the point that the nation’s tech dominance has more to do …
AI and the PhD student: friend or foe?
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00843-yGraduate students increasingly use artificial-intelligence tools to draft, code and search — but many fear it could erode the …
Scientists just discovered a tiny signal that volcanoes send before they erupt
A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single broadband seismometer, the system can detect extremely …
Millions of kids take melatonin but doctors are raising red flags
Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence. A major review found …
Astronomers just found the source of the brightest fast radio burst ever
Astronomers have discovered the brightest fast radio burst ever detected and traced it to a nearby galaxy using a new network of CHIME Outrigger telescopes. …
Scientists discover hidden water beneath Mars that could have supported life
New research suggests Mars may have remained habitable much longer than scientists once thought. Ancient sand dunes in Gale Crater appear to have been soaked …
Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID …
A major clinical trial has delivered an unexpected twist in the search for ways to fight COVID-19 and its lingering effects. Researchers at Mass General …
The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation
When the Asian financial crisis sent rice prices soaring in Indonesia in the late 1990s, the shock didn’t just strain household budgets—it left lasting marks …
Crops irrigated with wastewater store drugs in their leaves
Scientists studying crops irrigated with treated wastewater discovered that trace pharmaceuticals often collect in plant leaves. Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce absorbed medications such as antidepressants …
Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children
A new study in mice suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence the metabolic health of his children. Researchers found that when male mice …
Life rebounded shockingly fast after the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs didn’t keep life down for long. New research shows that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species …
Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia
A protein tied to ALS and dementia may have a much bigger role in disease than scientists realized. Researchers found that TDP43 controls a key …
Hidden deep-sea proteins could supercharge disease tests
Hidden in volcanic lakes and deep-sea vents, scientists have discovered tough new DNA-binding proteins built to survive extreme conditions. After scanning huge genetic databases, researchers …
A donut-shaped protein breaks apart to start bacterial cell division
Researchers have revealed how bacteria precisely control the genes that trigger cell division. The study shows that the MraZ protein, which normally forms a donut-shaped …
NASA’s Curiosity rover investigates strange spiderweb ridges on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is investigating strange spiderweb-like ridges on Mars that may reveal a hidden chapter of the planet’s watery history. These “boxwork” formations likely …
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