The real story behind China’s technology triumph
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00841-0An exemplary book gets much right, but misses the point that the nation’s tech …
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Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality
India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear …
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true …
A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark
A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark towards the border with Germany, according to local …
French billionaire defiant as authors quit top publisher
Vincent Bollore has vowed to find new authors for publisher Grasset after 170 left, alleging political interference. French President Macron …
Venezuela's oil reform aims to lure private investors
After the US ousted Maduro and effectively seized control of Venezuela's oil industry, the country's economy has been transitioning rapidly. …
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
Global markets tumble with no end to Iran war in sight
Markets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war …
Xi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition ahead of Trump visit
China's leader Xi Jinping promoted "peaceful development" in talks with Taiwan's opposition chief, a move analysts say could be aimed …
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
As iconic as undefinable, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented …
Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95
Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and …
2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients
Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo …
Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes
Caster Semenya has had her gender scrutinized in public for years after winning two Olympic golds. She has hit out …
Thousands join Paris suburb mayor to protest racism
Left-wing Mayor Bally Bagayoko has been subjected to racist abuse since winning a clear majority in the first-round vote. Prosecutors …
Multidimensional profiling of heterogeneity in supratentorial ependymomas
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10214-2Individual supratentorial ependymoma tumour subgroups have two distinct progenitor-like cell states—neuroepithelial-like and embryonic-like—that are …
India’s harvest festivals under climate strain
As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How …
AlphaFold hits ‘next level’: the AI database now includes protein pairing
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00787-3The database of 200 million protein-structure predictions now includes homodimers, adding new biological relevance.
Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university
Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in …
'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.
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan gets 18 years for rape
A Paris court has sentenced in absentia Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan for the rape of three women between 2009 and …