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A dearth of snowpack can make the air and soil ripe for heatwaves.

Jonathan Park’s scientific interests changed after caring for a cancer patient. He ended up bidding an amicable farewell to Mark Gerstein, a supportive supervisor who had taught him a lot.

A measure of last resort got a major workout during the pandemic. Scientists are now trying to determine whether the benefits outweighed the potential damage to public trust.

The latest science news, in brief.

Organizing events that can be attended in-person or online is tricky. Planning and communicating early will save headaches on the day.

A helping hand.

How I learnt to woo the audience after attending a public-speaking class.

Lung samples housed in medical archives have yielded three genomes for the influenza A virus that caused the 1918 global pandemic. The sequences reveal mutations that might have triggered the pandemic’s devastating second wave.

The snapping shrimp’s headgear is the first known biological armour that protects against blasts.

Nature highlights three key graphics from the week in science and research.

Snippets from Nature’s past.

European nations led the world in promoting strong climate action. They risk undoing all of that work now that European energy security is at risk.

Study reveals the vast disparity in salary, respect and opportunities between people from marginalized groups and their privileged peers.

Four broad categories capture countries’ political and economic barriers to quit coal. Use these to tailor solutions.