Science in 2026: what to expect this year
Nature, Published online: 01 January 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04114-0 More refined AI models, advancements in human gene editing and the continuing impact of the Trump Team on science β we run thr...
Nature, Published online: 01 January 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04114-0 More refined AI models, advancements in human gene editing and the continuing impact of the Trump Team on science β we run thr...
Elon Musk's Neuralink startup develops brain-chip implants. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk is planning to ramp up production of his Neuralink brain chips in 2026. Neuralink develops...
π Key Facts β The quiz tests cosmic eye by matching dazzling nebula images to names. β Focuses on stunning space structures in the scie...
π Key Facts β Weather set to turn colder during Christmas week in the UK. β White Christmas unlikely for most areas. β ...
π Key Facts β Southern resident killer whales are endangered. β These orcas are fighting for survival. β Scient...
NASA said on Thursday it will return a crew from the International Space Station to Earth within days after an astronaut experienced a medical issue, marking the orbital labβs first evacuation for hea...
π Key Facts β An analysis examined the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier. β The study covers the past 20 years of observation...
π Key Facts β Yuletide season is officially upon us. β Joyous array of new titles for holiday reading list. β 1...
Hi HN, Iβm a solo dev building a clinical search engine to help my wife (a resident physician) and her colleagues. The Problem: Current tools (UpToDate/OpenEvidence) are expensive, slow, or increasing...
We have selected seven stories from this weekβs news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would l...
Chinese researchers have proposed a simple yet powerful theory to explain one of physicsβ oldest puzzles: why time only moves forward and why travelling to the past remains impossible. Physicist Cai Q...
Rippling's CPO said he prefers to understaff than overstaff all his projects. Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Rippling's product chief Matt MacInnis says he deli...
π Key Facts β The 2025 Rising Stars of Wall Street include seven professionals from sports, science, and engineering backgrounds. β Lam...
I (17y/o) have been developing a rocket launch simulation that allows the user to explore what it's like launching a rocket from earth and putting it into orbit. This idea originally started as an edu...
π Key Facts β New research suggests complex cognitive challenges slow neural aging by years. β Strategy video games like StarCraft II a...
π Key Facts β Neuroscience researcher Mia Soviero uses a morning routine to boost her mood. β The routine increases dopamine levels for...
π Key Facts β A bevy of comets were skywatching highlights in 2025. β A "blood moon" total lunar eclipse occurred as a major ...
π Key Facts β FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk β Novo Nordisk is the maker of Wegovy β ...
π Key Facts β Tory Bruno has abruptly resigned as CEO of United Launch Alliance. β He served in the role for 12 years. ...