Author: Jacob Smith

Daily briefing: Toothbrush zaps bacteria to clear plaque

Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03596-wThe manual toothbrush cleans by generating a bacteria-killing electrical charge. Plus, what ‘historic’ US mid-term results mean for science and a genetics lab ru…

Nature, Published online: 05 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03596-w

The manual toothbrush cleans by generating a bacteria-killing electrical charge. Plus, what ‘historic’ US mid-term results mean for science and a genetics lab run by AI-powered robots.

Daily briefing: How Captain Picard inspired today’s scientists

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03556-4Researchers pay tribute to actor Patrick Stewart. Plus, what the US mid-term elections might mean for science and why ancient people never settled in the centre o…

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03556-4

Researchers pay tribute to actor Patrick Stewart. Plus, what the US mid-term elections might mean for science and why ancient people never settled in the centre of the lush ‘Green Arabia’.

Daily briefing: The three red flags of suspicious journals

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03548-4These warning signs suggest a journal might be engaging in dubious publishing activities. Plus, the brain clears out faulty neurons at birth and whether a giant ‘…

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03548-4

These warning signs suggest a journal might be engaging in dubious publishing activities. Plus, the brain clears out faulty neurons at birth and whether a giant ‘sunshade’ could cool Earth.

Daily briefing: The big push to personalize psychiatry

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03531-zA data-driven approach could match treatments to individuals with more precision. Plus, funders in Europe are backing preprint-led publishing and whether professo…

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03531-z

A data-driven approach could match treatments to individuals with more precision. Plus, funders in Europe are backing preprint-led publishing and whether professors should care about student evaluations.

Daily briefing: The future of psychedelics

Nature, Published online: 27 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03482-5Despite setbacks, pharma companies are betting big on psychedelic drugs to treat mental-health conditions. Plus, longevity researchers are turning their attention…

Nature, Published online: 27 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03482-5

Despite setbacks, pharma companies are betting big on psychedelic drugs to treat mental-health conditions. Plus, longevity researchers are turning their attention to pets and how to keep tabs on the tools in your lab.

Daily briefing: The tell-tale features of a Denisovan

Nature, Published online: 22 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03438-9See what gave Denisovans their distinct look. Plus, a vaccine trial for Ebola could kick off this week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what makes a gr…

Nature, Published online: 22 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03438-9

See what gave Denisovans their distinct look. Plus, a vaccine trial for Ebola could kick off this week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what makes a great climate graphic.

Daily briefing: Bleached corals revived by healthy neighbour’s touch

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03336-0Ghostly white corals are fully restored in eight weeks by contact with a healthy counterpart. Plus, arXiv is capping submissions per researcher and four good news…

Nature, Published online: 15 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03336-0

Ghostly white corals are fully restored in eight weeks by contact with a healthy counterpart. Plus, arXiv is capping submissions per researcher and four good news stories to brighten your day.

Daily briefing: Mathematicians up in arms over OpenAI’s preprint deluge

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03231-8OpenAI has released 700 preprints tackling maths problems. Plus, a gut microbe could protect against cardiovascular disease and the value of silent meetings.

Nature, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03231-8

OpenAI has released 700 preprints tackling maths problems. Plus, a gut microbe could protect against cardiovascular disease and the value of silent meetings.

Daily briefing: The sky as you’ve never seen it — the month’s best science images

Nature, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03141-9Coloured stripes across the sky and a crab caught in jellyfish tentacles are among this month’s sharpest science shots. Plus, a ‘speech clock’ could determine how…

Nature, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03141-9

Coloured stripes across the sky and a crab caught in jellyfish tentacles are among this month’s sharpest science shots. Plus, a ‘speech clock’ could determine how fast you’re ageing and how invasive plant species are displacing farmers in Africa.

Daily briefing: Will AI really be the death of us all?

Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03029-8Nature unpacks why AI companies are calling for a slowdown. Plus, the best clock ever and a new, unusual phase of boron.

Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03029-8

Nature unpacks why AI companies are calling for a slowdown. Plus, the best clock ever and a new, unusual phase of boron.