Author: Jacob Smith

Daily briefing: Naked mole rat queens use a smell to stay on top

Nature, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02261-6Just one chemical is enough to maintain the status quo in naked mole rat colonies. Plus, the hunt for the origins of a cyclosporidia outbreak and whether it’s possib…

Nature, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02261-6

Just one chemical is enough to maintain the status quo in naked mole rat colonies. Plus, the hunt for the origins of a cyclosporidia outbreak and whether it’s possible to end poverty without economic growth.

Daily briefing: ‘Cyborg’ cockroaches breathe underwater with printed suit

Nature, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02108-0The insects could explore underwater for up to three hours. Plus, fake cancer studies rake in the citations and how scientists can build trust by recognizing their b…

Nature, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02108-0

The insects could explore underwater for up to three hours. Plus, fake cancer studies rake in the citations and how scientists can build trust by recognizing their biases.

Daily briefing: Humans and great apes giggle in the same rhythms

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02060-zThe findings hint that vocal motor control might have evolved from a shared ancestor. Plus, sea turtles’ navigation skills are only so-so and what’s next for the Int…

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02060-z

The findings hint that vocal motor control might have evolved from a shared ancestor. Plus, sea turtles’ navigation skills are only so-so and what’s next for the International Space Station.