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In a dramatic restructuring, two teams have created versions of baker’s yeast with vastly reduced chromosome counts.

Weather forecasters will soon provide instant assessments of global warming’s influence on extreme events.

Nature talks to Brent Hecht, who says peer reviewers must ensure that researchers consider negative societal consequences of their work.

Consuming the right foods can tweak a tumour’s metabolism, making chemotherapy more effective.

Kilometres beneath Earth’s surface, some minerals could bear the scars of collisions with dark matter.

European nations see biggest increases in use of stimulants such as Ritalin by people seeking brain-boosting effects.

Early results from birth-cohort have public-health implications, as other groups use the data to investigate the microbiome and mental health.

Quirks in ‘Oumuamua’s path through the Solar System helped researchers solve a case of mistaken identity.

Hayabusa-2 will hover above its target and release four landing probes before touching down to collect samples to return to Earth.