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March 2, 20261 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmMassive Saharan dust storm brings risk of ‘blood rain’ and fiery skies to southern EuropeKnown as “La…

Dan Simmons, the author of more than 30 novels and short story collections spanning horror, political thrillers and science fiction such as Hyperion and The Terror,…

I still remember the movie night when I first watched Good Will Hunting with my mom. Matt Damon played a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of…

Nature, Published online: 27 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00674-xNature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.

Nature, Published online: 27 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00621-wAndrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

Some members of Congress (who work on Capitol Hill, pictured here) are calling on the US budget office to authorize research funds that they signed into…

Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in whom the ability wanes, finds a…

Above my grandma’s bed hung a framed black‑and-white photograph of my dad. As a small child I quietly admired it; his luminous eyes, dark hair and gentle…

ChangemakersThis Nature Q&A series celebrates individuals who have fought racism in science and who champion inclusion. The series often highlights initiatives that could be applied to…

Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his right, perched on a rocky wall,…