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As researchers mark the loss of the first living recipient of a pig kidney, they share what they’ve learnt about xenotransplantation.

The H5N1 virus is a long way from becoming adapted to humans, but limited testing and tracking mean we could miss danger signs.

Some scientists think the decision regarding EcoHealth Alliance is fair; others say it might negatively affect virus surveillance.

Geological survey reveals the remains of a major waterway that ancient Egyptian builders could have used to transport materials.

Scientists know there is a link between obesity and some cancers. A study in mice and people suggests why that might be.

Researchers are using new molecules, engineered immune cells and gene therapy to kill senescent cells and treat age-related diseases.

Experiments generate quantum entanglement over optical fibres across three real cities, marking progress towards networks that could have revolutionary applications.

Test of weight-loss candidate in mice shows that there is still room for improvement in a burgeoning field.

Researchers are striving to reverse-engineer artificial intelligence and scan the ‘brains’ of LLMs to see what they are doing, how and why.

Nature talks to physicists about what to expect in the next few months and beyond as the Sun hits its ‘maximum’.

The US$665-million High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) outside Beijing puts China among only a handful of countries that have fourth-generation synchrotron light sources.

Technology that enables researchers to interpret brain signals could one day allow people to talk using only their thoughts.

The cells generated by the very first division of the fertilized egg make a lopsided contribution to the body’s organs and tissues.

A survey of more than 2.4 million people finds that being online can have a positive effect on welfare.

Kiri Wagstaff, who temporarily shelved her academic career to provide advice on federal AI legislation, talks about life inside the halls of power.

Google scientists have modelled a fragment of the human brain at nanoscale resolution, revealing cells with previously undiscovered features.

Nature talks to researchers about what is at stake if users in the country lose access.

Scientists worry that the H5N1 strain of avian influenza will become endemic in cattle, which would aid its spread in people.

Some professors and staff members have been on strike for as long as four weeks as they seek better conditions at their institutions.

Latest version of the AI models how proteins interact with other molecules — but DeepMind restricts access to the tool.