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Sub-Saharan Africa has lost almost one-quarter of its pre-industrial biodiversity
RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 31 December 2025 To map the biodiversity of sub-Saharan Africa, 200 specialists in African plants and animals were…
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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…
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Put pressure on publishers to follow best practice — external regulation is the answer
Hospitals, airlines and drug manufacturers are subject to oversight by external regulators, to ensure that consumers receive safe and high-quality…
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The Nature Podcast highlights of 2025
You have full access to this article via your institution. Download the Nature Podcast 24 December 2025 In this episode:…
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Seeding opportunities for Black atmospheric scientists
Vernon Morris (outlined) with alumni from the atmospheric sciences PhD programme he established at Howard University in Washington DC.Credit: Vernon…
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peer reviews created using AI can avoid detection
The difficulty of detecting AI-tool use in peer review is proving problematic.Credit: BrianAJackson/iStock via Getty It’s almost impossible to know…
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the events to watch for in the coming year
India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft launched in 2023. Next year, it will observe the Sun during its peak activity phase.Credit: Indian Space…
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Trump made 2025 a tumultuous year for science
In just the first weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency, his administration embarked on making radical changes to US science.…
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ten galvanizing reads for this festive season
Why Brains Need Friends Ben Rein Bridge Street (2024) Have you ever chosen between answering a friend’s phone call and…
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Food will be more affordable — if we double funds for agriculture research now
Food prices are increasing almost everywhere. Disruptions and declines in food production owing to climate extremes are part of the…
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