Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling increasingly rare species into the country, experts say.
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Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told AFP on Thursday.
Department of Energy launches $215 million race to build quantum computer by 2028
Agency aims to select teams for milestone-driven competition by year’s end
Satellite reveals a world of ‘weird rivers’ shaped by humans
SWOT is exposing humans’ effects on rivers—and challenging flood prediction models
APOD: 2026 September 18 – Messier 33: The Triangulum Galaxy
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating…
Indonesia is moving its capital. Will a forest pay the price?
Filmmaker and journalist Leah Varjacques takes listeners inside an Indonesian forest that’s quickly changing as the country attempts to move its capital city
Grass and clover can provide more than animal feed
Growing leys—grass and clover—is nothing new in Swedish agriculture. But in the arable farming regions dominated by cereal production, leys are less common. One reason is that there needs to be a market for what is harvested.
In hottest summer on record, 2 in 3 Americans say climate change is increasing heat-related illnesses
Nearly two-thirds of the American public say climate change is increasing the risk of respiratory diseases and heat- and insect-related illnesses, according to a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of…
When prepping for disaster, don't forget to pack your teddy bear
Imagine it's the dead of night. Your phone pings with a text—it's a government emergency alert: "Leave your home immediately! Only take with you enough supplies for the next three days." What would you want in your go-bag?
Robots grow and package lettuce year-round in Norway's fully automated farm
Norway's first fully automated facility for vegetable production was put into operation last fall. This spring, the first products hit store shelves.
Museums on prescription: How cultural activities are becoming crucial to the public health debate
On June 18, 2026, on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union signed a joint declaration making culture a strategic priority for the first time.
Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater
Diving into cool water can be a quick way to escape the summer heat, but during certain times of year, freshwater can pose hidden dangers to people and pets.
From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently
KAIST's discovery of graphene oxide liquid crystals in 2011 laid the foundation for 15 years of research worldwide, leading to technologies for producing graphene fibers with high strength and thermal conductivity. The fundamental materials…
Europe's earliest glacier loss day in years signals a reckoning for the Alps
On June 29, 2026, the snow accumulated by Switzerland's glaciers over the course of the previous winter had melted. Known as Glacier Loss Day, this date marks the point at which further melting begins to erode the glaciers' mass until snow…
Fossil plankton shells reveal reduced nitrogen fixation in warmer oceans 3 million years ago
Nitrogen is a key nutrient because it fuels the growth of plankton, which forms the basis of the marine food web. Two opposing processes determine the global nitrogen cycle: nitrogen fixation and denitrification.
Circular economy pilot projects show hotels can reduce waste and costs
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since Aug. 12, 2026. Under this regulation, beginning in January 2030, the food service industry may no longer buy food or toiletries packaged in single-use plastic—for example, ketchup…
AI cracked the Navier–Stokes challenge. What does that mean for physics?
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02922-6 Physicists and mathematicians are going beyond the classic equations of fluid dynamics to understand turbulence — often with the help of AI.
How to make a brain: new experiments challenge existing picture
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02943-1 Research also uncovers an efficient way to grow hindbrain cells from stem cells — a difficult feat.
First for RNA therapy: man with rare motor-neuron disease improves after treatment
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02945-z Gene-targeting treatments could be used to treat other people with rare forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
How research funding took me out of the lab and into leadership
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02184-2 Landing two large grants caused Anna Sandak to take on a managerial role in her team and made her reflect on what it means to contribute to research.
Europe pushes for space independence amid geopolitical rifts
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02919-1 The European Union is easing its reliance on US space infrastructure — and is seeking to grow its satellite and launch operations.
Briefing Chat: Evidence mounts for hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun's tomb
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02984-6 Nature staff discuss data that could point to Nefertiti’s burial place — plus, the implant that translates brain activity into speech and gestures.
Chinese companies doubled down on science after US tech restrictions
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02946-y Affected Chinese companies adjusted their sources of knowledge to stay competitive.
Cognitive resilience helps to predict Alzheimer’s dementia
Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02897-4 The trait could explain why symptoms vary in severity between people with similar brain pathology.