Author: Alexandra Witze

Can you terraform Mars? Try <i>Nature</i>’s game

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01978-8Once the realm of science fiction, the idea of making Mars habitable is gaining traction. Nature consulted with key scientists to develop this experimental adventure.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01978-8

Once the realm of science fiction, the idea of making Mars habitable is gaining traction. Nature consulted with key scientists to develop this experimental adventure.

US funding uncertainties threaten to sink key global oceanography projects

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02028-zThe United States has led the world in observing the oceans — but cuts and threats of cuts have researchers worried it is no longer a reliable partner.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02028-z

The United States has led the world in observing the oceans — but cuts and threats of cuts have researchers worried it is no longer a reliable partner.