Nature News
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Anti-ageing protein injection boosts monkeys’ memories
First primate studies to show cognitive benefits of the protein klotho could be a step towards clinical applications.
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How the Y chromosome makes some cancers more deadly for men
Two studies help to explain why colorectal and bladder tumours take a bigger toll on men than on women.
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Morality is declining, right? Scientists say that idea is an illusion
Surveys show people around the world have believed for decades that morals are decaying — but other survey data contradict that perception.
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Brain–spine interface allows paralysed man to walk using his thoughts
The device provides a connection between the brain and spinal cord, allowing thought to control movement.
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First human ‘pangenome’ aims to catalogue genetic diversity
Researchers release draft results from an ongoing effort to capture the entirety of human genetic variation.
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Prehistoric pendant’s DNA reveals the person who held it
An innovative method reveals that an ancient trinket was handled by a woman some 20,000 years ago.
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Rewilding the planet
An archipelago constructed of sand and mud is bringing new life to a dead lake but can this bold experiment have a lasting impact?
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Comb jellies’ unique fused neurons challenge evolution ideas
Fused neurons suggest ctenophores’ nervous system evolved independently of that in other animals.
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Tonga volcano eruption triggered ‘mega-tsunami’
Detailed analysis of the January 2022 event shows how underwater blasts generated huge waves that battered coastlines throughout the island nation.