In Iran, hope gives way to fear as conflict rages on
Nearly a month after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began, many who hoped the regime would soon fall have been …
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Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria
Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit …
Molecular basis of oocyte cytoplasmic lattice assembly
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10360-7Molecular basis of oocyte cytoplasmic lattice assembly
Italy's Meloni concedes defeat on judiciary referendum
With Italian voters rejecting the judicial reform pushed by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the far-right leader lamented the "lost …
B cell imprinting in children impairs antibodies to the haemagglutinin stalk
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10248-6Imprinting by influenza viruses can cause a deleterious shift of nearly the entire memory …
What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?
US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran. …
Career reset: how to be strategic about your research direction
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04077-2A decade after completing a PhD, your research can begin to lose direction. So …
Which countries use the death penalty?
Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out …
Breaking enzymes to destroy microRNAs
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00632-7MicroRNAs control gene expression by modulating the output and stability of messenger RNAs. How …
Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off
The 20th edition of Earth Hour has begun in New Zealand and will slowly progress around the globe. The event …
First bot, singular
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00610-zFresh connections.
BioNTech founders step down to start new venture
Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci were instrumental in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the West. Now …
Lufthansa scraps 20,000 flights
As Frankfurt Airport opens a new terminal, Lufthansa has scrapped 20,000 flights due to soaring fuel prices. Meanwhile, the Economy …
Afghanistan women again set to fight for future
Afghanistan's female players are used to fighting and waiting. Months after their reintroduction to internationals, they now wait on another …
Moving forward without democracy
Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traore rejects democracy, while a new alliance in exile pushes for its return — but …
Everything you need to know about the K-pop comeback of the year
After a four-year hiatus and the end of their military service, BTS are returning as a full group. With a …
Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before
Racism and discrimination are pervasive in Germany. Xenophobic and derogatory views remain rampant. To coincide with the International Day Against …
Humans and dogs — scientists find new proof of ancient bond
Dogs were our friends and guardians thousands of years before the end of the last ice age, with new studies …
The hidden gas that could transform energy
Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?
Zelenskyy, Putin mark Easter amid truce breach allegations
Orthodox Christians have been celebrating Easter in both Ukraine and Russia, with both countries' armed forces accusing each other of …