Electric fields probe the symmetry of the ‘heavy hydrogen’ nucleus

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02036-zThe response of the nucleus of a deuterium atom to electric fields shows no evidence of asymmetry, which is consistent with conventional theories of particle physics.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02036-z

The response of the nucleus of a deuterium atom to electric fields shows no evidence of asymmetry, which is consistent with conventional theories of particle physics.

How long-term dietary cholesterol can slow down its own clearance by liver cells

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01899-6Cholesterol carried by low-density lipoprotein (LDL) drives heart disease and is cleared by liver cells expressing the receptor LDLR. A cell-signalling mechanism has…

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01899-6

Cholesterol carried by low-density lipoprotein (LDL) drives heart disease and is cleared by liver cells expressing the receptor LDLR. A cell-signalling mechanism has been discovered through which high cholesterol promotes the enzyme-mediated degradation of LDLR. Blocking this enzyme restores LDLR levels in liver cells, suggesting a new strategy for treating high cholesterol.

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.

Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01994-8The rhythmic patterns of laughter found in apes and humans reveal that complex primate vocal control might have started evolving 15 million years ago.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01994-8

The rhythmic patterns of laughter found in apes and humans reveal that complex primate vocal control might have started evolving 15 million years ago.

China’s LineShine just topped the global supercomputer ranking: what you need to know

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02047-wThe supercomputer has an innovative chip design that allows it to carry out more than two quintillion calculations per second.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02047-w

The supercomputer has an innovative chip design that allows it to carry out more than two quintillion calculations per second.

US funding uncertainties threaten to sink key global oceanography projects

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02028-zThe United States has led the world in observing the oceans — but cuts and threats of cuts have researchers worried it is no longer a reliable partner.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02028-z

The United States has led the world in observing the oceans — but cuts and threats of cuts have researchers worried it is no longer a reliable partner.

Can you terraform Mars? Try <i>Nature</i>’s game

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01978-8Once the realm of science fiction, the idea of making Mars habitable is gaining traction. Nature consulted with key scientists to develop this experimental adventure.

Nature, Published online: 25 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01978-8

Once the realm of science fiction, the idea of making Mars habitable is gaining traction. Nature consulted with key scientists to develop this experimental adventure.