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Scientists long assumed that new genes appear when evolution tinkers with old ones. It turns out that natural selection is much more creative.

Researchers rapidly corrected finding through discussions on social media and preprints.

Artificial-intelligence researchers are trying to fix the flaws of neural networks.

The chemical feat strengthens theory that the first life on Earth was based on RNA.

Nature’s pick of the best science images is this month dedicated to climate change — and the researchers who study it.

United Nations report predicts more powerful storms, increased risk of flooding and dwindling fisheries if greenhouse-gas output doesn’t fall.

Researchers are using the gene-editing tool to boost the fruit’s defences and prevent the extinction of a major commercial variety.

A set of troubling charts shows how little progress nations have made toward limiting greenhouse-gas emissions.

Researchers and policymakers rely on computer simulations called integrated assessment models to determine the best strategies for tackling climate change. Here, scientists present opposing views on the suitability of these […]