The debate about adopting the word ‘scientist’ heats up
The pros and cons of a word gaining popularity, and publication of an updated edition of a book by Charles Darwin in this week’s pick from the Nature archive.
Learn COVID pandemic lessons — before it’s too late
Five years after the start of the COVID- pandemic, public weariness and irresponsible politics are hampering an effective response to global infectious-disease outbreaks.
Synthetic biologists have the know-how and ambition to retool whole genomes. But the hidden complexity of biological systems continues to surprise them.
Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?
Plastics have infiltrated every recess of the planet, including your lungs, kidneys and other sensitive organs. Scientists are scrambling to understand their effects on health.
Royal Society will meet amid campaign to revoke Elon Musk’s fellowship
More than 1,300 scientists have signed a letter calling on the world’s oldest science society to reassess the billionaire’s membership after cuts to US science.
Royal Society will meet amid campaign to revoke Elon Musk’s fellowship
More than 1,300 scientists have signed a letter calling on the world’s oldest science society to reassess the billionaire’s membership following cuts to US science.