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Why are we so obsessed with protein? A new book looks for …
Samantha King and Gavin Weedon's new book Protein digs deep into the nutrient's role in our health. But can it tell you how much you …
New Scientist recommends sci-fi novel Under the Eye of the Big Bird
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Why a Peruvian mountain is becoming an 'impossible' particle detector
Deep canyons in the Andes are the perfect location to catch the most energetic particles in the universe. Carlos Argüelles-Delgado reveals how these intergalactic envoys …
Why the world's militaries are scrambling to create their own Starlink
The reliable internet connections provided by Starlink offer a huge advantage on the battlefield. But as access is dependent on the whims of controversial billionaire …
Parkinson's disease may reduce enjoyment of pleasant smells
The "world smells different" for people with Parkinson's disease, a discovery that could help doctors spot the condition sooner
Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
A European clinical trial found that the drug sulthiame significantly reduced breathing interruptions in people with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Patients taking higher doses …
Scientists discover tiny plant trick that could supercharge crop yields
Researchers have uncovered a molecular trick used by hornwort plants that could help future crops capture carbon dioxide more efficiently. A unique protein feature called …
Ocean warming may supercharge a tiny microbe that controls marine nutrients
As deep-sea waters warm, scientists expected trouble for the microbes that help keep ocean chemistry in balance. Instead, researchers found that Nitrosopumilus maritimus can adapt …
A massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami
A long-running debate about the Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea has finally been resolved. Scientists now confirm it formed when a roughly 160-meter asteroid …
Cannabis study finds THC can create false memories
THC doesn’t just blur memories—it can create new ones that never happened. In a controlled experiment, cannabis users were much more likely to recall words …
A particle accelerator helped scientists create stunning 3D ants
Researchers have developed a high-tech system that rapidly scans ants and converts them into detailed 3D models. Using a synchrotron accelerator, X-ray imaging, robotics, and …
Omega-3 fish oil supplements cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in …
A major international trial has found that daily fish oil supplements significantly reduced life-threatening cardiovascular events in dialysis patients. People who took four grams per …
The 19th-century mathematical clue that led to quantum mechanics
More than a century before quantum mechanics was born, Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton stumbled onto an idea that would quietly foreshadow one of the …
Scientists turn scrap car aluminum into high-performance metal for new vehicles
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a new aluminum alloy called RidgeAlloy that can turn contaminated car-body scrap into strong structural vehicle parts. …
Orcas may be to blame for some mass dolphin strandings
Two mass strandings involving hundreds of dolphins in Argentina probably happened because the pods were being hunted by orcas, highlighting the role of predators in …
Daily briefing: ‘Virtual cell’ simulates nearly every chemical reaction in the real …
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00831-2A new simulation models processes such as DNA replication and cell division in a virtual bacterial cell. Plus, China …
Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00756-w‘Cryosleep’ remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep freezing.
Marriage of adolescent girls in Nigeria reduced by 80% by ‘big push’ …
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00720-8A locally tailored, big-push intervention to educate unmarried adolescent girls in 18 communities in northern Nigeria reduced rates of …
Gut microbes affect cognition during ageing
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00492-1As mice age, changes in the microorganisms in their guts contribute to cognitive decline by altering signalling between the …
Child marriages plunged when girls stayed in school in Nigeria
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00796-2Collaboration between researchers and religious leaders led to a cut in the likelihood of early marriage by 80%.
A fellowship of the rings in plant defence
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00494-zInfected plants assemble immune-protein complexes on cell membranes to induce defence responses and cell death. Some such complexes can …
AI can ‘same-ify’ human expression — can some brains resist its pull?
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00781-9Emerging evidence suggests that LLM outputs can shape the text and thoughts of human users.
Universities have become property businesses. What does that mean for research?
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04167-1In the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore, universities are operating as developers and landlords. Where does science …
Dynamics of circulating tumour DNA can guide treatment decisions for improved outcomes
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00715-5A phase II trial shows that the risk of cancer recurrence as reflected by circulating tumour DNA can guide …
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