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?
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Paul R. Ehrlich obituary: pioneering ecologist who caused controversy by predicting a ‘population bomb’
Nature, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00939-5The environmentalist founded the field of co-evolution, and warned that rapid human expansion would …
German, EU finance ministers call for energy windfall tax
The war in Iran has sent oil and gas prices soaring, boosting profits for energy companies, but burdening consumers. The …
Florian Wirtz inspires Germany past Switzerland
Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian …
Term toxic legacy for people and nature that ripples beyond borders
The fallout from fighting in the Middle East, from burning oil refineries to sunken ships, threatens lasting repercussions for the …
Pistorius brushes off SPD leadership talk
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out a change of leadership at the top of his center-left Social Democrats after …
Junction solar cells with improved carrier and photon management
Nature, Published online: 17 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10385-yTriple-junction solar cells with improved carrier and photon management
Ilya Remeslo, formerly a pro-Putin blogger, has ended up in a Russian psychiatric hospital after criticizing the president. What happened?
After seemingly switching sides, a pro-government blogger in Russia who criticized President Vladimir Putin has been admitted to psychiatric care …
Mystery of how plants make a family of medicinal molecules has been solved
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00790-8The cinchona alkaloids are a family of plant-derived compounds that include quinine, an antimalarial …
Former PM Lionel Jospin dies aged 88
Jospin proved the canary in the coal mine for the far-right rise in France. He was the first center-left presidential …
Court orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction
The judge said US presidents are not owners of the White House and Congress must approve any changes to the …
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 …
Bright supernova wobbles like a spinning top
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00490-3Oscillations in the brightness of a ‘superluminous’ supernova reveal it to be powered by …
The problem with Canada’s plan to buy scientific prestige
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00743-1The government’s plans to poach 100 US researchers might make good economic sense. But …
Strikes near Israel's nuclear center injure dozens
Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald …
NASA's Artemis II moon rocket back to the hangar
A series of fueling issues has delayed the much-anticipated launch of NASA's Artemis II moon mission, the first to carry …
Physics answers a kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet
Americans are willing to fork out extra money each month to drink recycled wastewater. With climate change intensifying drought in …
Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy
In a national address, US President Donald Trump spoke about the war in Iran and claimed that "all of their …
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, …