Cell membrane chops up viral DNA on entry
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00732-4When a virus infects a bacterial cell, the viral genome is the first component …
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First bot, singular
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00610-zFresh connections.
Quantum entanglement as a tool to image distant astronomical objects
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00724-4Particles entangled over long distances can, in theory, improve the sensitivity of long-baseline interferometers …
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?
Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral …
World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?
The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has …
Supreme Court to hear petitions against privacy law
Transparency activists and journalists say the new law could curb access to information. Meanwhile, domestic airfares are expected to rise …
And how it can be fixed
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00838-9Governments that value effective policymaking should be alert to the perils of falling survey-response …
How neuroscience is rethinking the ‘feel
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00836-xIt has long been known as the arbiter of reward in the brain, but …
German Catholic Church consecrates first bishop from India
Religious brother Joshy George Pottackal, born in India, is to become the first auxiliary bishop of non-European heritage. The diversity …
Can AI models reliably forecast extreme weather events?
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00842-zMore-rigorous testing is required before artificial-intelligence approaches are widely adopted by public forecasting agencies.
Iran war: Tehran sets own terms to end war, rejects US plan
Tehran has set out its conditions to end the war in response to a 15-point proposal from the US, state …
Two killed as Air Canada jet crashes into vehicle, shutting New York's LaGuardia Airport
A regional passenger jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at LaGuardia Airport, prompting a full shutdown and widespread …
The health system must recognize its effects
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00863-8Autism in older adults: the health system must recognize its effects
Are scientists funny? The evidence is in — and it's no joke
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00937-7Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.
'Value of African football will go down' after AFCON final u-turn
After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions.
Strike to block all flights at Berlin airport
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is to ground all flights amid a strike called for Wednesday. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU is set …
Push community intervention reduced rates of child marriage by 80%
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10206-2A community-wide intervention in northern Nigeria reduced rates of child marriage from 79% to …
UN pushes emergency plan for Cuba aid amid US talks
The UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, which even involves fuel tracking models. Meanwhile, …
Using mosquitoes to vaccinate bats could curb the spread of deadly diseases
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00795-3But scientists say there are practical and ethical challenges to overcome before the strategy …