Massive atlas of brain region linked to a host of diseases is the most detailed yet
Nature, Published online: 12 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03565-3
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RSV vaccines slash infections: data show jabs’ staggering success against dangerous virus
Nature, Published online: 12 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03573-3
Novel CRISPR therapy is poised to gain first FDA approval to alter genes inside the body
Nature, Published online: 12 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03705-9
KKR and RWE are rich firms. Why do they need a UK state loan for their windfarms? | Nils Pratley
National wealth fund is to lend £1bn towards the Vanguard projects – but whether the private equity giant needed help is debatable
Toby Jones stars in film about UK Mars mission
Mackenzie Crook directs the story of the British professor whose probe lost contact upon touchdown.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
The mystery of how hair knows where to grow may finally be solved
Scientists have discovered that the intricate patterns of hair follicles on mammals may arise from a remarkably simple process involving cells following chemical signals. The findings challenge a long-standing theory and reveal how nature can create complex biological patterns without a detailed…
NASA reveals Earth's ozone hole has grown to a size not seen in a decade
The Antarctic ozone hole expanded to its seventh-largest size on record in 2026, driven by unusual weather conditions that pushed it close to its historic maximum. Scientists say international restrictions on ozone-destroying chemicals prevented even greater damage, and Earth's protective ozone…
‘Make or bake time’: Guterres urges climate justice pact as leaders gather at COP31
UN chief António Guterres called for a new global climate justice agreement at COP31 on Wednesday, urging governments to tax fossil fuel companies to help countries bearing the brunt of a crisis they did little to cause. His appeal came as world leaders gathered in Antalya amid unresolved questions…
Scientists uncover a 192-year-old mystery hidden in a mangled silver coin
A bizarrely deformed 1834 British silver coin found at a car boot sale may preserve evidence of a rare minting accident nearly 200 years ago. Advanced 3D scans and microscopic analysis revealed unusual metal distortions suggesting the coin was crushed under extreme pressure, potentially during its…
Where are all the males? Ancient human fossils reveal a startling mystery
A remarkable discovery in a South African cave suggests that an extinct human relative may have created an all-female burial site more than 240,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed ancient proteins preserved in Homo naledi teeth and found no male-specific markers among at least 20 individuals…
Bird flu has caused catastrophic die-offs – could a wave of extinctions follow?
As the IUCN global conservation body prepares to update its red list of endangered species, scientists explain why calculating the true toll of a pandemic is so hard
World leaders begin talks at Cop31 climate conference but big names missing
World leaders take the stage at Cop31 in Turkey on Wednesday but despite global warming intensifying some prominent names, including the French president, are missing from this year's annual UN climate summit.
Why are Britain's streets still so polluted? Because the car industry dinosaurs do what they like, and politicians let them | George Monbiot
The transition to electric vehicles should be moving apace, but it is not. And why? Incompetence, expedience and cowardice
Scientists discover a giant 66-pound rodent that lived 34 million years ago
Scientists have uncovered fossils of a giant rodent that lived in Thailand 34 million years ago, revealing that enormous rodents evolved much earlier than previously thought. Named Yakamys sirindhornae, the ancient animal may have weighed around 66 pounds, roughly twice as much as other known…
UN chief urges world leaders to tackle 'dinosaur' fossil fuels at Cop31
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres railed against the oil and gas lobby on Wednesday, telling world leaders fossil fuels "must go the way of the dinosaurs" at a climate summit that is missing several prominent figures.
237-million-year-old fossils reveal a bizarre armored sea amphibian
A bizarre, heavily armored amphibian roamed the oceans 237 million years ago, despite the fact that modern amphibians cannot survive entirely in saltwater. Discovered in China, the giant salamander-sized creature may be the first known amphibian to have adapted to a fully marine existence.
Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
Rattlesnakes have personalities too — to venomous effect
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03536-8
Iconic first image of black hole holds up to scrutiny
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03642-7
Too dry for cacti: extreme droughts could push iconic species to extinction
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03671-2
Getting a grasp on the global wildlife trade
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03591-1
Efficient catalyst-controlled C–H arylation of arenes
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11391-w
A guide to Nature Index tables
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03441-0
Even giant anteaters in remote Brazil have microplastics in their blood
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03660-5
COP31: Energy transition takes centre stage as countries map path beyond fossil fuels
The global energy transition took centre stage on the second day of COP31, as countries explored how to move away from fossil fuels, accelerate clean energy and overcome financial and infrastructure barriers standing in the way.
The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
The global campaign to restore the "soggy secret weapon" that can combat against climate change.
NASA’s CHAPEA Mars crew finally emerges after more than a year in isolation
After more than a year of simulated life on Mars, four NASA volunteers have finally emerged from isolation, bringing a remarkable space exploration experiment to an end. Their experiences growing food, conserving resources, and overcoming Mars-like challenges could help NASA prepare for humanity's…
Why heart attacks can still happen even when bad cholesterol is low
Even when bad cholesterol is brought down to healthy levels, some people remain at risk of heart attacks, and scientists may have discovered why. Researchers identified two types of fat-carrying particles that appear to promote inflammation and damage blood vessels through mechanisms beyond…