Science

These ‘master’ proteins protect us from deadly mutations — and could inspire new drugs

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01883-0 Biology has clever ways to mask the effects of potentially harmful gene mutations. Scientists are investigating how this ‘buffering’ works — and how to exploit it.

Visualizing the impact of quenched disorder on 2D electron Wigner solids

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10654-w A technique combining atomically resolved scanning tunnelling microscopy with neural-quantum-state quantum Monte Carlo simulation of disordered 2D electron Wigner…

Oceans in Asia smash heat records — what it means for extreme weather

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01938-2 Report shows region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

A 98-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer with all-to-all connectivity

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10676-4 A new quantum computer, Quantinuum Helios, which is a 98-qubit trapped-ion quantum processor built on the QCCD architecture, demonstrates performance well beyond…

Fiery data hint that controlled forest fires benefit human health

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01868-z Analysis of wildfire in California suggests a net reduction in exposure to blaze-related air pollution.

SpaceX vaults past Amazon’s market value, briefly topping Microsoft

SpaceX roared past Amazon’s market valuation on Tuesday ⁠and briefly topped that of Microsoft, rapidly scaling the list of the world’s most valuable companies on a topsy-turvy trading day fuelled by frenzied action in the firm’s newly…

Jim Cramer says SpaceX investors aren't buying earnings — they're buying Elon Musk

CNBC's Jim Cramer said SpaceX investors are betting on Elon Musk's vision and track record, rather than the company's current earnings power.

The Webb telescope has captured its first 'bulge fossil fragment'

The funny-sounding name offers new insights into galaxy formation.

Cockroaches scurry around with thousands of pieces of bacterial genomes

Last week, we looked at a new study of the origin of complex cells , one that showed that our ancestors' genomes were pieced together from bits and pieces of multiple species. It put a spotlight on a phenomenon called horizontal gene…

Trading Day: US stocks mixed, oil slides, SpaceX continues its ascent

Investors pile into moonshot SpaceX bets as first-day options trading shatters records

On Friday, SpaceX clinched the biggest IPO in the history of the U.S. equity market, raising more than $85 billion. On Tuesday, it followed that up with the biggest debut in the history of the U.S. options market.

Damodaran: AI Shaky, High-Potential Business for SpaceX

On the third day of trading, SpaceX's market capitalization surged to approximately $2.7 trillion, positioning the company to surpass Amazon in market value. Joining the discussion, Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance at NYU Stern…