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High risk from coincidence of extremes in particulate matter and heat in India
Exposure to high levels of air pollution and extreme heat stress has been individually linked to significant health and economic problems in India. However, not...
Fashion fades, microplastics are eternal: a critical systematic literature review to assess microplastic fibre colours in environmental samples
Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental concern that requires assessment of a range of parameters. Colour remains a largely overlooked parameter in environmental monitoring, yet...
Inhibition of coronaviral exoribonuclease activity by TRIM-mediated SUMOylation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 13, March 2026. SignificanceSARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses are significant contributors to respiratory diseases globally, and...
Archaeogenetic insights into the demographic history of Late Neanderthals
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 13, March 2026. SignificanceKnowledge of the population history of Neanderthals remains incomplete, including the evolutionary...
How fast is the universe expanding? Cosmic ‘illusions’ may hold answer
Repeated supernovae flashes, warped by gravity, could resolve a cosmological dispute
China now tops the U.S. in R&D spending by one key measure
China reached long expected milestone in 2024
Celebrating 50 Years of Bogotá’s Ciclovía and the Growth of the Open Streets Movement
April 7, 2026 – Every Sunday morning, Bogotá, Colombia, transforms its streets. Over 120 kilometers (745.6 miles) of major city roads are closed to cars...
Analysis: How Chinese media is covering the Iran energy crisis
As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz wreaks havoc on fossil-fuel supplies across the world, a prominent narrative in western media has been that...
The archaeal roots of eukaryotic life
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 13, March 2026. Resolving the biological and geological events that led to the origin of...
Record decline and slowing down of canopy-greenness in Amazonia during the 2023/2024 drought
Over the period 2023/2024 Amazonia has experienced a record drought. So far, only few studies have quantified the overall impact of this drought on the...
Potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cropping in India: where (district), which (crop), and who (farmers)
India is among the largest emitters of agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the world and is dominated by small-scale farmers who are highly vulnerable to...
Future strategies for phosphorus sustainability amid worsening global cycle imbalances
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 13, March 2026. SignificancePhosphorus (P) is intricately and inseparably associated with both food security and...
Offering scientists cash to spot errors in published papers doesn’t work
The ERROR project tried enticing reviewers with payments. Now, it’s launching a journal—and promising papers as rewards
Bumble bees show a surprising knack for rhythm
Flexible rhythm perception, once thought to require a big brain, has been shown in humble bumble bees
The Hidden Culprit Behind Rising Gas Utility Bills
Utility spending on infrastructure has more than tripled in the last decade, making up the bulk of customer costs, according to a new report by...
Behind the Scenes: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Forests
Recent research found climate-fueled disturbances in European forests could more than double by the end of the century. By Kiley PriceThe world’s forests are simultaneously...
Directed causal coupling between urban heat and air pollution in U.S. cities
Urban air quality and temperature are closely linked through coupled physical and chemical processes. However, most existing evidence relies on correlation-based associations lacking directionality, or...
Clear-air turbulence-aware flight routing over the North Atlantic using weather regimes
Clear-air turbulence (CAT) is one of the most significant hazards to aviation during the cruise phase. Under climate change, CAT is projected to increase in...
Invertebrate miRNA pva-small RNA-11881/pva-miR-11881 as a potential RNA-based therapeutic against white spot syndrome virus in infected shrimp
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 13, March 2026. SignificanceSmall RNAs and microRNAs are key regulators of shrimp antiviral defense through...
How to revive science in America
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 13, March 2026.
Slasher sequel: Trump again proposes major cuts to U.S. science spending
Science advocates urge Congress to reject 2027 budget plan
Lessons from the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion for Indigenous rights
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02611-2Lessons from the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion for Indigenous rights
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