The Genesis Mission, the Department of Energy’s big AI push, unveils first grants
The 278 winners now face 9-month race to prove they deserve additional funding
The 278 winners now face 9-month race to prove they deserve additional funding
Month: July 2026
Could small-team science be dying out?
Nature, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02174-4The proportion of one- and two-author papers in the Nature Index is shrinking rapidly, as science done by big teams continues to surge.
Nature, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02174-4
The proportion of one- and two-author papers in the Nature Index is shrinking rapidly, as science done by big teams continues to surge.Exclusive: Death of girl in Chinese gene-editing trial was never made public
Parents want accountability after study went disastrously wrong, Science and Retraction Watch investigation reveals
Parents want accountability after study went disastrously wrong, Science and Retraction Watch investigation reveals
These insects should implode during deep dives. An unusual organ keeps them alive
Glassworms can hang out at pressures that would kill most humans, thanks to specialized air sacs
Glassworms can hang out at pressures that would kill most humans, thanks to specialized air sacs
$25 million project will hunt for ‘self’ antibodies that alter cancer risk
Thousands of people will be screened for autoantibodies that help or hinder cancer
Thousands of people will be screened for autoantibodies that help or hinder cancer
The heart has a ‘little brain’ — and it protects against stress
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02269-yA subset of cardiac neurons keep the heart from malfunctioning in stressed mice.
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02269-y
A subset of cardiac neurons keep the heart from malfunctioning in stressed mice.How to use AI to make a graphical abstract in minutes
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02072-9Artificial intelligence is a democratizing force for those without graphic-design experience, as long as it is used conscientiously.
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02072-9
Artificial intelligence is a democratizing force for those without graphic-design experience, as long as it is used conscientiously.Electronic-resonance enhanced molecule for perovskite solar cells
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10919-4Electronic-resonance enhanced molecule for perovskite solar cells
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10919-4
Electronic-resonance enhanced molecule for perovskite solar cellsRare contagious cancer discovered in wild catfish
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02236-7Transmissible tumours have been found in only a few types of animal, but there might be many more out there.
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02236-7
Transmissible tumours have been found in only a few types of animal, but there might be many more out there.Celebrating <i>Nature</i>’s covers — past, present and future
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02227-8Nature’s iconic front page uses inspiration, creativity and ingenuity to unite science and technology with art and design.
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02227-8
Nature’s iconic front page uses inspiration, creativity and ingenuity to unite science and technology with art and design.