'People's Republic' rumors: Does an Estonian city really want to join Russia?
The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors …
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German men need military permit for extended stays abroad
The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country …
How well armed is Iran, and can it replenish missiles?
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu say that Iran's missile capacity is "destroyed" and "degraded," yet Iran still strikes. How many …
Masked mitochondria slip into cells to treat disease in mice
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00869-2Transplantation technique lengthened survival in animals with an often-fatal mitochondrial disease.
Iran war's shock waves impact Turkish tourism industry
Turkey is one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. But in the wake of the Iran war, …
AI set to map risks of future climate disasters
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00835-yWarning systems can engage people on a personal level — if they are built …
Syrian president's visit sparks controversy
A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stirred resentment among Germany's Kurdish population who accuse him of …
Being and immunotherapy effectiveness
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00633-6It was thought that the thymus serves its purpose for the immune system early …
Why it's worth getting a heat pump if you live in a cold country, too
Worldwide, people are increasingly turning to heat pumps to warm their home. The devices save money, and they're good for …
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs shifted global trade. Which countries gained the most? Which lost? And who is footing the bill?
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
Multimodal electron microscopy of halide perovskite interfacial dynamics
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10238-8A multimodal in situ electron microscopy approach enables direct visualization of structural and chemical …
A sorghum pangenome reference improves global crop trait discovery
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10229-9A pangenome reference for the phenotypically diverse crop sorghum aims to help accelerate future …
F1's Laura Müller continuing to blaze a trail for women
Laura Müller is Formula 1's first female race engineer, taking crucial decisions for Haas driver Esteban Ocon. On International Women's …
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 …
Pentagon pressures Anthropic in escalating AI showdown
The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating. The Pentagon wants complete …
Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care
After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care …
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition as key election nears
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform …
2,000 prisoners pardoned in Holy Week gesture
The move, which Cuba has described as a "humanitarian" gesture, comes after the United States allowed a Russian oil tanker …
Inside Phnom Penh's emerging cocktail scene
The Phnom Penh Cocktail Festival, held in February at the five-star Rosewood hotel's Sora Sky Bar, drew distillers and mixologists …
Trump's arch plan and the history of gateways
The proposed 250‑foot arch has sparked debate in Washington. But monumental gateways have shaped politics, memory, and ritual across cultures …