Scientists found creatures never seen before by diving into the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’
GUAM — Only a scattering of light penetrates the deep water, more than 300 feet beneath the ocean…
Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments
Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans…
What tiny brain monitors are teaching us about extreme animal sleep habits
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Is bird flu the next pandemic? The science so far
You have full access to this article via your institution. Bird flu is spreading. The avian influenza virus…
The global hydrogen budget | Nature
Chemical oxidation of CH4 The H2 production rate from the chemical oxidation of CH4 was estimated based on…
An 11-qubit atom processor in silicon
The predominant material in modern classical computers, silicon, is also a strong contender for the practical implementation of…
Titan’s strong tidal dissipation precludes a subsurface ocean
Nixon, C. et al. Titan’s cold case files – outstanding questions after Cassini-Huygens. Planet. Space Sci. 155, 50–72…
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in the community
Dementia is a growing global challenge, with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) being the most common cause, characterized by ADNCs, encompassing…
MIT fusion-lab head shot dead: a horror 'impossible to believe' – Nature
MIT fusion-lab head shot dead: a horror ‘impossible to believe’ NatureNuno Loureiro, professor and director of MIT’s Plasma Science…
How common is Alzheimer’s? Blood-test study holds surprises
Researchers looked for markers of Alzheimer’s disease in more than 11,000 NorwegiansCredit: Tek Image/Science Photo Library Nearly one…
See stunning photos of animals and nature captured by AP photojournalists in 2025
The Associated Press’ most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle…
Scientists skip key US meetings — and seize on smaller alternatives
Organizers of the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting (pictured, a past meeting), which started 15 December, expect it…