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Savannah grass growth in dry conditions is boosted by increased CO<sub>2</sub> levels

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02480-xAnalysis of 70 experiments and 32 years of field observations shows that increasing the amount of carbon dioxide enhances the growth of the C4 group of grasses whe…

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02480-x

Analysis of 70 experiments and 32 years of field observations shows that increasing the amount of carbon dioxide enhances the growth of the C4 group of grasses when water is limited. These findings challenge the assumption that C4 grasses respond weakly to changes in carbon dioxide level, and reveal an overlooked driver of change across the world’s savannahs.

A practical recycling strategy for making thiophosphate molecules with enzymes

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02482-9An enzymatic platform for constructing the thiophosphate molecular motif without relying on large amounts of expensive reagents has been developed. The method lays…

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02482-9

An enzymatic platform for constructing the thiophosphate molecular motif without relying on large amounts of expensive reagents has been developed. The method lays the foundation for developing enzymatic cascades to synthesize thiophosphate-containing motifs in drug development.

South Africa’s ‘registration law’ for scientists could be a template for the world — if the nation gets it right

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02568-4The plan to force some scientists to register with a professional body could protect people and the environment, but the current version lacks clarity.

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02568-4

The plan to force some scientists to register with a professional body could protect people and the environment, but the current version lacks clarity.

Ancient surveying instrument found in Egypt

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02382-yThe earliest known example of a tool used to build in a straight line, and remembering an early trailblazer in radio communication in this week’s pick from the Nat…

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02382-y

The earliest known example of a tool used to build in a straight line, and remembering an early trailblazer in radio communication in this week’s pick from the Nature archive.