Laser light switches on heat flow in ultra-thin structures

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01803-2A temperature difference of more than 100 kelvin can be created between stacked layers of 2D material by irradiating them with laser light.

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01803-2

A temperature difference of more than 100 kelvin can be created between stacked layers of 2D material by irradiating them with laser light.

A hidden predictor of sudden cardiac death uncovered by deep learning

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01806-zA machine-learning model trained on thousands of electrocardiogram recordings identifies a previously unrecognized group of at-risk people.

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01806-z

A machine-learning model trained on thousands of electrocardiogram recordings identifies a previously unrecognized group of at-risk people.

Daily briefing: Sperm whales have different dialects

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02054-xWhales in different areas of the Mediterranean use varying patterns of clicks and pauses. Plus, a technique to make protein samples one billion times bigger and the …

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02054-x

Whales in different areas of the Mediterranean use varying patterns of clicks and pauses. Plus, a technique to make protein samples one billion times bigger and the science of grief.

Fourier pixels for bidirectional light control

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10681-7A versatile platform of miniaturized Fourier-optics-based diffractive elements enables multifunctional pixels that fully control and sense the amplitude, phase and p…

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10681-7

A versatile platform of miniaturized Fourier-optics-based diffractive elements enables multifunctional pixels that fully control and sense the amplitude, phase and polarization of optical wavefronts for advanced photonic applications.

Dietary cholesterol activates a Ral-dependent pathway driving LDLR turnover

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10697-zChronic dietary cholesterol activates Ral GTPases, which promote LDLR internalization and lysosomal degradation through RalBP1–REPS1 and CTSA, thereby reducing chole…

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10697-z

Chronic dietary cholesterol activates Ral GTPases, which promote LDLR internalization and lysosomal degradation through RalBP1–REPS1 and CTSA, thereby reducing cholesterol clearance, whereas CTSA inhibition restores LDLR function and may offer a therapeutic strategy for cardiovascular disease.

Chiral laser gyroscopes breaking the lock-in limit

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10684-4Ring laser gyroscope lock-in has been eliminated using spontaneous symmetry breaking in a He–Ne laser, enabling accurate near-zero rotation sensing without external …

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10684-4

Ring laser gyroscope lock-in has been eliminated using spontaneous symmetry breaking in a He–Ne laser, enabling accurate near-zero rotation sensing without external components, improving miniaturization and precision.

Global high-resolution mapping of seagrass to support conservation

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10704-3Global high-resolution mapping shows widespread seagrass loss and degradation since 2019, with most meadows outside protected areas, highlighting urgent conservation…

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10704-3

Global high-resolution mapping shows widespread seagrass loss and degradation since 2019, with most meadows outside protected areas, highlighting urgent conservation and climate-policy needs.

Immunological mechanisms of mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10599-0A Review of the immunological mechanisms of mRNA–lipid-nanoparticle vaccines for infectious diseases discusses how the components of this vaccine platform can be mod…

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10599-0

A Review of the immunological mechanisms of mRNA–lipid-nanoparticle vaccines for infectious diseases discusses how the components of this vaccine platform can be modified to fine-tune immune responses against challenging pathogens.