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European governments are prioritizing European digital tools, and some universities and researchers are adopting similar strategies. This shift may impact the use of US technology in research.

The article highlights May's best science images, including a helicopter destined for Mars and a striking image of the Milky Way framed by flowers, as selected by Nature's photo team.

Electric vehicles in China are reducing pollution and preventing an estimated 260,000 premature deaths. However, the reduction is not uniform across all pollutants, as some remain unaffected by the decline in fossil-fuel powered cars.

A study in Nature suggests that spinosaurs with salt glands could have lived in marine environments. The research was published online in June 2026 and discusses this finding as part of the week's top science news.

A study published in Nature details the first use of 'base editing' in early human embryos. The lead scientist states the technique is not yet ready for clinical use, while critics express concerns about potential commercialization.

A drug tested in mice shows potential to halt the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, a mysterious lung disease affecting millions. The therapy works by activating a protein that could prevent the disease from worsening.

From 2016 to 2020, nearly one-third of research papers authored by Chinese researchers listed multiple corresponding authors. Policy reforms in China are anticipated to reduce this trend.

A device utilizing existing technology could detect antineutrinos produced during the creation of weapons-grade plutonium in fusion reactors, potentially identifying secret nuclear bomb material production.

The article announces an author correction for a study titled 'Physiology and immunology of a pig-to-human decedent kidney xenotransplant.' The correction addresses details related to the physiological and immunological aspects of the xenotransplant procedure.

A study published in Nature found that scientific research with military applications is cited more frequently than civilian-only research. The analysis used US patent records and bibliometric databases to assess the impact of dual-use research.

A study in an Indian state found that interventions involving home visits and cash transfers to parents resulted in improved birth weights for infants. The research was published in Nature.

Labs are collaborating on large-scale projects to address the reproducibility crisis in psychology by introducing rigor to cognitive science. The initiative is highlighted in a Nature article published online on June 3, 2026.

The article revisits the reasons for constructing a synthetic human genome a decade after the project's launch. It emphasizes the ongoing value of building a human genome from scratch.

A book titled 'Book of Cron Job' was published in Nature on June 3, 2026, with the DOI 10.1038/d41586-026-01716-0. The article references a code of conduct.

Microsoft is upgrading a controversial quantum chip, claiming its topological quantum computers can scale faster than competing technologies. Researchers remain skeptical about the advancements.

Nature published an editorial expression of concern regarding a study on functional proteomic identification of DNA replication proteins using induced proteolysis in vivo. The article highlights concerns about the research's validity or methodology.

Nature is hosting a free webinar to explore the strengths, limitations, and risks of using artificial intelligence in science job applications. The article was published online on June 3, 2026.

A new method uses tiny skin-color changes detected by smartphones to passively monitor heart rates during regular phone use, potentially offering early warnings for health issues. The study also tested Richard Feynman’s solution to the 'restaurant dilemma' problem.

The article is a reply published in Nature discussing the size of tropical vegetation gross primary production. It references a study published online on June 3, 2026, with the DOI 10.1038/s41586-026-10561-0.

A study published in Nature on June 3, 2026, examines the size of tropical vegetation gross primary production. The research focuses on quantifying the role of tropical vegetation in carbon cycling.