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Lucas van der Zee hopes to restore current farmland to its natural state by eliminating the vegetation stage of crop-growing.

The charge relates to how GNS Science communicated volcanic risk to contractors in the years before the Whakaari White Island eruption in 2019.

Finding time and space to grieve for a partner, child or friend can be complicated for researchers — and the peers who support them.

Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. According to runner-up Miles Lizak’s science-fiction essay, an ideal research institution would foster curiosity and collaboration, placing greater value on asking brave questions rather than claiming to know all the answers.

Although powerful, the tools are not as intelligent as they seem. Use them with caution, computer scientists warn.

Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. Runner-up Evandro Ferrada’s science-fiction piece depicts science and a research culture transformed by limitless energy.

Astrophysicist who researched galactic structure and star formation.

Earlier this year, Nature co-sponsored a science-fiction essay competition. In Katherine Ember’s winning essay, researchers have an immediate responsibility to the public. They’re asked to act urgently to help society.

Most US wetlands just lost federal protection, but there’s still time for state and local governments to act. Scientists and the public can help.

Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

Nature marked International Women’s Day by asking readers how to achieve gender equality in science.

Some academics have welcomed the proposed open-access plans. But publishing-industry representatives warn they are unrealistic and lack detail.

The FDA’s decision, expected this month, follows several setbacks and delays and will pose difficult choices for the families of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The most comprehensive census yet reveals that there could be twice as many of the invasive animals than previous estimates indicated.

The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

World’s largest survey of Pacific corals clocked 100,000 kilometres, collecting 58,000 samples from 249 locations, including Indonesia, Japan and Papua New Guinea.

Scientists from these communities mark the start of Pride Month by describing how colleagues and collaborators can better support them in lab and fieldwork settings.