The development of the gut microbiome from birth through to childhood is thought to be important for the pathology of diseases such as type 1 diabetes, but much is yet to be learnt about this phase of ...

The cover shows examples of early rock art found in limestone caves on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. As Adhi Agus Oktaviana and colleagues report in this week’s issue, a hand stencil dated to at ...

Do your New Year resolutions include a plan to leave higher education? These researchers explain how to reinvent your career.

The use of synthetic pesticides is widespread, and their potentially harmful effects on wildlife — from bees to fish— and human health are well documented. Somewhat less clear are their effects on ...

In 2016, the first direct observation of gravitational waves was reported. The measurements by the LIGO detectors gave astronomers a new way to observe the Universe.

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The use of artificial intelligence in the clinic to image slides of cells enables the rapid assessment of cellular characteristics that might help with diagnostic decisions.

Prepping for an interview with an author? Keep it simple, meet in person if possible, and stick to your subject, say five writers who regularly talk to scientists about their research.

AI-controlled robots could automate simple tasks, but scientists say lab work still needs a human touch. Plus, a glass tile that can store terabytes of data and how service-dog trainers are using ...

Many potential applications for artificial intelligence require making real-time decisions. Car racing, in which drivers must undertake complex tactical manoeuvres while controlling their vehicle at ...

Launched four years ago, the BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network (BICCN) aims to identify and catalogue the diverse cells types found in mammalian brains. Across 17 papers in this week’s issue, the ...