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Like physics, math has its own set of “fundamental particles”—the prime numbers, which can’t be broken down into smaller natural numbers. They can only be divided…

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…

As a student, I always pictured myself teaching, writing on chalkboards, mentoring students and having the freedom to pursue intellectual curiosity. I imagined this career long before…

Karl Thompson is a microbiologist at Howard University in Washington DC and the director of its graduate programme for biomedical sciences.Credit: Justin D. Knight/Howard UniversityOne year…

Nature, Published online: 20 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00510-2The supermassive object broke away from a nearby galaxy and is now racing through the intergalactic medium.

In my January 23, 2026, “The Universe” column, I wrote about some of the biggest bangs the universe has to offer: exploding stars, hiccupping magnetars, stellar…

FAMU president Marva Johnson said using the word “Black” doesn’t violate an anti-DEI state law. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | Jemal Countess/Getty Images…

U.S. president Donald Trump shared a racist video on his Truth Social account in which former American president and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama were…

February 5, 20264 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmWeird new object escalates ‘black hole star’ debateResearchers have found what might be a little red dot…

When preparing to teach Advanced Placement African American Studies for the first time, I pondered how to introduce my students to the many primary sources featured…