New research enables a robot to chart a better course
By rapidly generating a smooth path plan that cuts travel time and avoids obstacles, the open-source “MIGHTY” system could streamline disaster recovery and parcel delivery.
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A new genetically modified rice could improve children’s health. But will it be grown?
Philippines takes first step toward approving rice with increased iron and zinc
NASA’s powerful Roman Space Telescope is about to transform astronomy
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now aiming for an earlier launch in September 2026. Designed to explore dark matter, dark energy, and distant exoplanets, the telescope will capture…
Support academic institutions under attack
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01603-8Support academic institutions under attack
China moves AI brain implants from trials towards real-world use
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01468-xChinese start-up firms are supercharging their efforts to develop algorithms for brain–computer interfaces that help people to…
DNA-folding changes block production of self-directed antibodies
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01329-7DNA rearrangements in immune-system B cells generate diverse antibody-encoding genes and help to avoid producing antibodies that…
The uncritical adoption of AI in science is alarming — we urgently need guard rails
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01557-xArtificial intelligence is rapidly accelerating scientific output, but risks narrowing inquiry, weakening judgement and…
Airborne DNA can yield insights with the right techniques
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01604-7Airborne DNA can yield insights with the right techniques
France’s research-primate project goes against its own ethics panel
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01606-5France’s research-primate project goes against its own ethics panel
AI might jeopardize the uncertainty required in science
Nature, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01605-6AI might jeopardize the uncertainty required in science