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Harnessing data science for health discovery and innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa)
Communications Medicine - Xiong et al. discuss the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa, a US-Africa partnership aiming to transform health via innovative data science....
Where have the blade lights gone on the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?
Samsung has removed the blade lights from the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for no apparent reason, after making them a signature of last year's model.
This plant's been called 'nature's Valium' — it can help fight anxiety, reduce stress and treat insomnia
Oral health and systemic health outcomes: a call for interdisciplinary action
British Dental Journal - Oral health and systemic health outcomes: a call for interdisciplinary action
Scientists Say Most Snake Species Are Cannibals, Breaking a Basic Law of Nature
A study analyzed 503 documented cases of serpent cannibalism and found that the behavior can be seen in different snakes across the world in different contexts, whether between mates, siblings, or rivals.
WWE Superstar Says Tom Brady Is on His ‘RKO’ List
Randy Orton has added a surprising name to his “RKO list.” After Tom Brady referred to WWE as “cute” during a recent podcast appearance, the 14-time world champion responded with a playful warning. Orton now says that the seven-time Super Bowl winner is someone he would love to hit with his signature move. Tom Brady […] The post WWE Superstar Says Tom Brady Is on His ‘RKO’ List appeared first on Mandatory.
Cover runners-up of 2025
Nature Computational Science - We highlight some of our favorite cover suggestions from 2025.
An umbrella review of psychological capacity and mental health trajectories across the life course
Nature Mental Health - This analysis conducted an umbrella review of 36 systematic reviews assessing psychological capacity trajectories. The findings indicate prevalent low-symptom patterns,...
Gaps in recovery priorities between individuals with spinal cord injury and healthcare professionals
npj Health Systems - Gaps in recovery priorities between individuals with spinal cord injury and healthcare professionals
Anthropic is dropping its signature safety pledge amid a heated AI race
Anthropic said it will no longer "pause the scaling and/or delay the deployment of new models" when the updates would outpace its own safety measures.
Live updates: Trump, GOP celebrate wins; surgeon general pick faces Senate
President Trump delivered a record-setting State of the Union address Tuesday night, when he zeroed in on his signature economic and foreign policies, while laying criticism on the Supreme Court an…
This New Theory Upends 150 Years of Established Science
Co-authors Michael Wong and Robert Hazen share 5 key insights from their new book, Time's Second Arrow: Evolution, Order, and a New Law of Nature.
Can trash be good for the environment? The science of artificial reefs
Helicopters. Cargo containers. Old washing machines. For years, fishermen dumped this waste into the Gulf of Mexico. But they weren’t just trying to get rid of junk; they were trying to create artificial reefs that would help attract fish. For this month’s Nature Quest, WWNO coastal reporter Eva Tesfaye takes a (metaphorical) dive into the gulf to find out if Alabama’s ocean junkyard is an economic – and environmental – solution.This episode is part of Nature Quest, our monthly segment that brings you a question from a Short Waver who is noticing a change in the world around them.Send a voice memo to shortwave@npr.org telling us your name, location and a question about a change you're seeing in nature – it could be our next Nature Quest episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it
A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing.
Understanding human behaviour for pandemic preparedness with epigames
Nature Health - Understanding human behaviour for pandemic preparedness with epigames
Agentic AI and the rise of in silico team science in biomedical research
Nature Biotechnology - This study examines the emerging use of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical research, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that may inform the design...
Unequal Access to Nature Fuels America’s Health Crisis
Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods face the worst impacts as the U.S. loses forests, wetlands and other green spaces.
A horse’s neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it
A horse's signature whinny comes from a combination of whistling and singing.
Plasma proteomic profiles linked to suicidal behaviors
Nature Mental Health - Using plasma proteome profiles from over 53,000 UK Biobank participants, Zhang et al. examined proteins associated with suicidal behavior and investigated pathways that could...
Double-phase metasurface operators for all-optical image processing
Light: Science & Applications - We propose metasurface operators leveraging double-phase encoding and polarization multiplexing enable compact, all-optical analog computing for high-resolution...
Here’s your first real look at Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display
Privacy Display is the signature feature of Galaxy S26 Ultra, which has just revealed in real life. A retail store in Dubai is already selling the latest flagships, opening a door to massive leaks days before the official unveiling. This is not a concept demo, nor a press render. It is a retail unit, running […]
Costco Kirkland Signature v. Sam's Club Member's Mark: We compare prices
We compared the prices of Costco's Kirkland Signature items with matching Sam's Club Member's Mark items to see which is the better deal.
Moth art exhibit brings science and creativity together at UAB
The collaboration with the Birmingham Zoo highlights how nature can inspire learning in new ways.
Analysis: Supreme Court gives Trump — and the rest of the GOP — a gift in disguise
The Supreme Court on Friday dealt President Donald Trump perhaps the most significant rebuke of his second term. The justices, including two Trump appointees, struck down Trump’s signature economic policy: his global tariffs.
VOS Selections owner Victor Schwartz risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs
When President Donald Trump announced plans to raise the nation’s effective tariff rate to levels not seen since 1930 on April 2, 2025, most CEOs were silent. They’d seen how voicing opposition to any of the president’s ambitions – let alone his signature economic policy – could quickly prove even more costly than the policies he enacted.
Designing a systemic intervention for student loneliness and social connectedness using a mixed-methods, co-creation approach
npj Mental Health Research - Designing a systemic intervention for student loneliness and social connectedness using a mixed-methods, co-creation approach
Refunds from Trump’s struck-down tariffs remain up in the air
U.S. companies could stand to get billions back in tariff-related refunds after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s signature economic initiative. However, the path forward to obtain this money remains unclear.
There’s Only One Electron in the Entire Universe—And It Defies Time, Controversial Theory Suggests
Could this reveal the true nature of reality?
'Freak of Nature': Scientists Think Greenland's Ice Is Churning Like Molten Rock
A decade-old mystery solved.
Live updates: In rare rebuke of Trump, Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
The ruling deals a major blow to his signature economic policy and represents a stinging political setback.
Science & Nature News and Features
Delve into the wonders of science and nature on Smithsonian Magazine's category page. Explore fascinating articles, discoveries and natural phenomena.
AI is threatening science jobs. Which ones are most at risk?
Nature - Data-analysis and modelling positions are already becoming obsolete, but hands-on experimentalists can breathe easy for now.
Cellular mechanisms of brain lipid metabolism in health and disease
Nature Cell Biology - This Review discusses brain lipid metabolism from a cellular perspective, focusing on lipid uptake, de novo synthesis, storage, breakdown and intercellular transfer, and...
Razer Unveils the Huntsman Signature Edition Keyboard
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Huntsman Signature Edition, a flagship keyboard created for users who want both peak performance and a refined desktop centerpiece. Positioned at the very top of Razer's keyboard portfolio, the Huntsman Signature Edition...
2026 Genesis Invitational odds, predictions, favorites, field: PGA picks this week from 10,000 simulations
Mike McClure's model has simulated the Genesis Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed best bets for this Signature Event
2026 Genesis Invitational odds, predictions, field: PGA picks this week from proven golf model
Mike McClure's model has simulated the Genesis Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed best bets for this Signature Event
Local sports schedule for upcoming week
It looks like Mother Nature might be cruel to the local sports teams in one of the most important weeks yet in the winter sports season. So far in the winter sports season, there have been warm temper...
Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage
Nature - An optical archival storage technology based on femtosecond laser direct writing in glass addresses the practical demands of archival storage.
The political effects of X’s feed algorithm
Nature - Among users initially on a chronological feed, 7 weeks of exposure to X’s algorithmic feed in 2023 shifted political attitudes and account-following behaviour in a more conservative...
Empowering the next generation of scientists
Nature Reviews Chemistry - We are a group of graduate students from the University of California, Los Angeles who represent the Organization for Cultural Diversity in Science. In this Comment we...
2026 Genesis Invitational odds, predictions, field: PGA picks from golf model
Mike McClure's model has simulated the Genesis Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed best bets for this Signature Event
Miami Heat star named one of NBA's most overrated players
Tyler Herro has blossomed into a star over his seven years as a member of the Miami Heat, but is he overrated? Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report seems to think so, as he recently included Herro in a list of the NBA’s most overrated players this season. While Herro is a potent scorer, his one-dimensional nature and inconsistent availability landed him on the list.
Mysterious RNA led scientists to a hidden layer of cancer
A mysterious RNA found in breast cancer led scientists to uncover an entire hidden class of cancer-specific RNAs across dozens of tumor types. These molecules form unique molecular signatures that identify cancer type and subtype with remarkable accuracy. Some even drive tumor growth and metastasis. Because many are released into the bloodstream, a simple blood test can track how patients respond to treatment and predict survival.
Apple's next event is set for March 4
Rumors had suggested the company would reveal new iPads and MacBooks that week.
Majorana qubits decoded in quantum computing breakthrough
Scientists have developed a new way to read the hidden states of Majorana qubits, which store information in paired quantum modes that resist noise. The results confirm their protected nature and show millisecond scale coherence, bringing robust quantum computers closer to reality.
Louisville Defeats Florida State 88-65
The signature of this team is a balanced attack and that is exactly what the Cards used to wear down Florida State tonight. The end of the first quarter Louisville held a 19-12 lead but they subsequently took control of the game. Coach Walz said, “The first half I thought we defended extremely well. Offensively […]
Scientists confirm one-dimensional electron behavior in phosphorus chains
For the first time, researchers have shown that self-assembled phosphorus chains can host genuinely one-dimensional electron behavior. Using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques, they separated the signals from chains aligned in different directions to reveal their true nature. The findings suggest that squeezing the chains closer together could trigger a dramatic shift from semiconductor to metal. That means simply adjusting density could unlock entirely new electronic states.
Burden of disease modelling should be grounded in local knowledge
Nature Health - Disease modelling for low-income settings often lacks reliable data, which leads to modelled outputs that contrast with empirical data and local knowledge
A scoping review of silent trials for medical artificial intelligence
Nature Health - This scoping review examines previous experience in performing silent evaluations of clinical AI applications, collecting evidence from 75 studies on implementation features and the...
Accelerating AI innovation in healthcare: real-world clinical research applications on the Mayo Clinic Platform
npj Health Systems - Accelerating AI innovation in healthcare: real-world clinical research applications on the Mayo Clinic Platform
As we long for spring, let’s savor the many little moments, subtle changes nature has to offer now
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day, but as slow transitional moments with different markers signaling the warming or cooling of our region.
Science news this week: China turns a desert into a carbon sink, a Viking Age grave holds a giant who had brain surgery, real-life inception, and a last-minute Valentine's gift idea from nature
Feb. 14 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Mental illness, mental health, and mental well-being
npj Mental Health Research - Mental illness, mental health, and mental well-being
The Science of Love (Episode 3)
Guest host Geena Davis guides us through the research on love that stretches beyond romance and friendship, showing up in our bonds with objects, nature, grief, and the collective moments that connect us to something larger than ourselves.
2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am odds, predictions, field, sleepers: Golf picks from PGA model
Mike McClure's model has simulated the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 10,000 times and revealed best bets for this Signature Event
Science funding needs fixing — but not through chaotic reforms
Nature - The changes announced by a major UK science funder are putting scientists — and the future of research — in a difficult position.
Radio signal discovered at the center of our galaxy could put Einstein's relativity to the test
Scientists hope to probe the nature of general relativity through a possible pulsar found in the center of the Milky Way, near a supermassive black hole.
Miami Shellshocks No. 11 North Carolina, 75-66
The Hurricanes earn their signature upset win and have put their stamp on the college basketball world.
Opinion | The Left Needs a Sharper A.I. Politics
The future may put progressive theories of work and human nature to the test.
2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am odds, predictions, field: PGA picks from proven golf model
Mike McClure's model has simulated the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 10,000 times and revealed best bets for this Signature Event
Deep learning for asymmetric catalysis
Nature Computational Science - A recent study develops a model for predicting stereoselectivity and absolute configurations in asymmetric hydrogenation of olefins.
Life science research in extreme environments: a conversation with astronaut Jessica Meir
Communications Biology - Jessica Meir is a NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist. She flew for the first time to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2019 where she served as a...
Moving beyond money to measure the true value of Earth science information
Earth science information can do more than quantify the instrumental or monetary value of nature; it can be used to measure social good, say researchers
2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am odds, predictions, field: PGA picks from proven golf model
Mike McClure's model has simulated the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026 10,000 times and revealed best bets for this PGA Signature Event
Science and religion are not ‘polar opposites,’ Ecklund argues on Nature’s podcast
Rice sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund joined Nature’s career podcast “Working Scientist” to share her research on religion among scientists and discuss her book “Secularity and Science: What Scientists Around the World Really Think About Religion.”
Unusual impulse-momentum relationship in non-reciprocal light interactions
Light: Science & Applications - Unusual impulse-momentum relationship in non-reciprocal light interactions
Nature is the new thrill ride: Why wildlife is the travel moment Americans are chasing
Holland America Line reports that Americans are prioritizing wildlife and outdoor experiences in travel, favoring nature encounters over theme park thrills.
Chang’e-6 lunar samples reveal a giant impact reshaped the Moon’s interior
A colossal ancient impact may have reshaped the Moon far more deeply than scientists once realized. By analyzing rare lunar rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission from the Moon’s largest crater, researchers found unusual chemical fingerprints pointing to extreme heat and material loss caused by a giant impact. The collision likely stripped away volatile elements, reshaped volcanic activity, and left a lasting chemical signature deep below the surface.
These 773,000-year-old fossils may reveal our shared human ancestor
Fossils from a Moroccan cave have been dated with remarkable accuracy to about 773,000 years ago, thanks to a magnetic signature locked into the surrounding sediments. The hominin remains show a blend of ancient and more modern features, placing them near a pivotal branching point in human evolution. These individuals likely represent an African population close to the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Neandertals, and Denisovans.
Perrysburg teenager makes a business out of home organization
Sixteen-year-old Ellie Grieger is neat by nature. That’s both a spot-on description of her character and the name of her business, an enterprise that ...
Fostering ocean leaders through science-policy support at U.S. academic institutions
npj Ocean Sustainability - The science enterprise faces growing challenges in the United States that require stronger connections between research and decision-making. Yet training at the...
Scientists Are Building Detectors to Reveal the Invisible Universe
Most of the universe is made of dark matter and dark energy, yet scientists still don’t know what either one is. New ultra-sensitive detectors are being built to spot incredibly rare particle interactions that could finally reveal their nature. Scientists have made remarkable progress in understa
An urgent need to build climate and health intervention trial capacity
Nature Medicine - An urgent need to build climate and health intervention trial capacity
Biodiversity science and policy need more model intercomparisons
Nature Reviews Biodiversity - Climate model intercomparison projects have been essential in identifying mechanisms of human-caused climate change, but similar efforts in biodiversity science have...
Listen: What happens when mentally ill Californians refuse to be treated?
One of Gov. Newsom's signature mental health programs was meant to bring treatment to people who refused it. So far, it's helping fewer Californians than many hoped.
Is a country music icon replacing Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX? The latest on the rumors
A petition online now has more than 126,000 signatures asking for the switch.
A systematic review of reporting of social determinants of health in neonatal clinical trials
Journal of Perinatology - A systematic review of reporting of social determinants of health in neonatal clinical trials
Exposure to low-credibility online health content is limited and is concentrated among older adults
Nature Aging - Concerns over health misinformation online are becoming increasingly important. Here the authors show that older adults are more likely than younger people to encounter...
House passes funding bill to reopen government and sends it to Trump for his signature
The House on Tuesday passed a sprawling spending package that will end the partial government shutdown — but created another funding cliff for the Department of Homeland Security in two weeks.
Conservatives Boycott All Forms Of Entertainment
WASHINGTON—Decrying the un-American nature of any activity intended to provide amusement or the slightest bit of diversion, conservatives across the country announced an immediate boycott Tuesday of all forms of entertainment. “The insidious liberal bias in music, movies, literature, and television is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Nashville, TN, resident Drew Cardona, one […]
Magic: The Gathering's Newest Product Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
The latest Secret Lair sold the same drop at different prices, drawing anger from the community.
State Department announces no citizen initiatives made 2026 ballot; pot campaign says that's premature
Smart & Safe Florida says enough signatures were submitted and verified in county offices before a Sunday deadline.
DiffSyn: a generative diffusion approach to materials synthesis planning
Nature Computational Science - A generative AI approach is developed for predicting materials synthesis recipes—a complex challenge in materials science. Using this approach, the authors...
Integration of health check-ups into school and healthcare systems can improve adolescent health in LMICs
Nature Medicine - In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), adolescents have limited access to healthcare. A study in urban Zimbabwe demonstrated that routine check-up visits integrated within...
The tension between big team science and colonial power dynamics
Nature Human Behaviour - Big team science promises to globalize the social behavioural sciences. However, without structural reform, it will reproduce a research model in which data are gathered...
Muscle mass as a resilence factor for endothelial health in obesity
npj Metabolic Health and Disease - Muscle mass as a resilence factor for endothelial health in obesity
Medicaid expansion ballot campaign relaunches and is collecting signatures
'The relaunch comes as the healthcare crisis across the nation and particularly in Florida continues to deepen.'
Fundamentals of healthcare delivery science for the non-health systems scientist: the final step in translational research for late-life psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders
Neuropsychopharmacology - Fundamentals of healthcare delivery science for the non-health systems scientist: the final step in translational research for late-life psychiatric and neurocognitive...
Fundamentals of healthcare delivery science for the non-health systems scientist: the final step in translational research for late-life psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders
Neuropsychopharmacology - Fundamentals of healthcare delivery science for the non-health systems scientist: the final step in translational research for late-life psychiatric and neurocognitive...
New Perspectives on EU Climate Politics using Text-as-Data Methods
This Collection invites research on EU climate governance, climate communication, climate policy diffusion within and outside the EU, and climate policy ...
Scientists use AI to crack the code of nature’s most complex patterns 1,000x faster
Order doesn’t always form perfectly—and those imperfections can be surprisingly powerful. In materials like liquid crystals, tiny “defects” emerge when symmetry breaks, shaping everything from cosmic structures to everyday technologies. Now, researchers have developed an AI-powered method that can predict how these defects will form and evolve in milliseconds instead of hours. By learning directly from data, the system accurately maps molecular alignments and complex defect behavior, even in situations where defects merge or split.
Nature
Genetic variations affect biological processes and can drive disease, but deciphering the precise effects of DNA sequence changes remains a significant...
The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders
Neuropsychopharmacology - The role of brain health and resilience in reshaping trajectories of late-life neuropsychiatric disorders
Cuts to science and research in the U.S. over the past year
The administration cut science funding, withheld grants, and eliminated jobs in research areas that did not align. Nature, with visualization by Kim Albrecht, show the total impact so far. A treema…
Downtown Chico events boost local business visibility and community spirit
As Downtown Chico gears up for another year of signature community events, longtime business owners highlight the lasting impact these gatherings have on the lo
A digital twin for real-time biodiversity forecasting with citizen science data
Nature Ecology & Evolution - Citizen science data are increasingly used in biodiversity monitoring. This study applies a digital twin approach to biodiversity monitoring using a large citizen...
A toast to ugly politics
“Acceptance of the antagonistic nature of politics though, does not mean that compromise is pointless.”
Ecoinformatics lets student explore science in nature
Texas A&M ecoinformatics enables students to explore science in nature with real-world data, field research and technology-driven learning.
'Nature prescriptions bring benefit to Leamington Spa patients'
A medical centre is offering nature prescriptions to help them with physical and mental health.
Project adds more than 1,000 new African genomes to global science
A newly published paper in Nature describes the complex process of launching a nine-country collaboration in Africa to significantly expand scientists' understanding of human genetic diversity. This can ...