Researchers have discovered a type of organelle, a fundamental cellular structure, that can turn nitrogen gas into a form that is useful for cell growth go.nature.com/43XpKmj

So cool! Scientists discover a nitrogen-fixing organelle in algae. “The textbooks say nitrogen fixation only occurs in bacteria and archaea,” says ocean ecologist Jonathan Zehr. But they're now wrong. Story by Carissa Wong
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Loss of pristine tropical forests slowed last year, mostly due to shifts in political leadership in Brazil and Columbia.

But the world is still falling far short of a global goal to end deforestation by 2030.

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A circulating deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in eight apparently symptomless Adélie penguins and a type of cormorant on Antarctica, reports a preprint study - doi.org/10.1101/2024.0….

Some seabirds seem to be less susceptible to the virus, say the team.

A deadly strain of bird flu circulating worldwide is disrupting research in Antarctica and could lead to the cancellation of some projects to study penguins, seals and other animals next year, say researchers.

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AI tools are advancing rapidly. What could their increasing popularity mean for science? go.nature.com/3PeWtxb

Five of the world’s biggest carbon emitters are going to the polls in 2024 - what does this mean for climate change?

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Researchers have found the oldest known animal sex chromosome - the octopus z chromosome - which first evolved around 380 million years ago.

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Preprint study by Andrew Kern and colleagues.

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Our recent preprint on trust in scientists was featured in nature News 📰 Thanks for reporting about it Carissa Wong ! nature.com/articles/d4158…

People around the world have high levels of trust in scientists, and most want researchers to get more involved in policymaking, finds a global survey with more than 70,000 participants go.nature.com/3SXQ8IF

The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious climate target for 2040 — aiming to cut net greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels. Here's what scientists think go.nature.com/42tNr4K

A drastic rise in measles infections in the UK and Europe follows a drop in vaccine uptake go.nature.com/3Onbc8M

Researchers say they have uncovered more evidence to support a controversial hypothesis that sticky proteins that are a signature of Alzheimer’s disease can be ‘transmitted’ from person to person through certain surgical procedures go.nature.com/48OqwUr

The largest analysis to date of genes from marine microbes - including bacteria, viruses and fungi - could aid drug discovery and help to conserve biodiversity.

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Researchers have identified some of the earliest known cases of sex-chromosome syndromes — in five ancient humans.

Read more on the cool study by Kakia Anastasiadou and Pontus Skoglund, The Crick, in nature.

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Important piece published nature by Carissa Wong. With increasing temperatures, antibiotic resistance is rising. New antibiotics are needed, more than ever. Time to think outside the box!

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Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat — is climate change making it worse?

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Extreme morning sickness? Scientists finally pinpoint a possible cause go.nature.com/3TngOTO