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Vacuum birefringence and the polarized X-ray emission from a radio magnetar

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10859-z Polarization measurements of the magnetar 1E 1547.0−5408 provide strong evidence that vacuum birefringence shapes X-ray propagation, offering an important…

An ancient mitochondrial program tunes translation to haem availability

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10885-x An evolutionarily conserved mitochondrial haem-sensing mechanism that predates the emergence of haemoglobin-based oxygen transport could have therapeutic value in…

FNIP1 variants are associated with favourable metabolism in 1 million humans

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10864-2 The FNIP1 pathway has a role in human energy metabolism, and its inhibition is a potential therapeutic strategy in cardiometabolic disease.

Maps of chromosomal regions crucial for cell division reveal high diversity

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02327-5 Centromeres are regions of chromosomes that are required for cell division. Complete sequence characterization of centromeres from a diverse group of 65 individuals…

The recovered notes of Professor Alborough

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02252-7 Time for a break.

UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect remaining vaquitas

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UNESCO gives Mexico 6 months to show ‘concrete actions’ to protect remaining vaquitas

Mexico has until next Feb. 1 to convince UNESCO it is doing enough to protect the vaquita porpoise — the world’s most endangered marine mammal — and other Gulf of California species. At its recently concluded annual meeting in Busan, South…

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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

While on stage at Chicago’s United Center, Grande told her fans that “things can get a little blown out of proportion”, and that her decision to take a break from public life was one she had "quietly made a long time ago”, rather than a…

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FG to begin rollout of 90,000km fibre optic network — Minister

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FG to begin rollout of 90,000km fibre optic network — Minister

The Federal Government is set to begin the rollout of a 90,000km fibre optic network, a major digital infrastructure project to transform broadband connect Read More…

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What happens when the world's oldest continuous cultures come up against one of the newest technologies

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What happens when the world's oldest continuous cultures come up against one of the newest technologies

artificial intelligence? There are growing concerns about AI systems being trained on Indigenous artworks, language and cultural material. There are also questions about who's generating this content, and who benefits from its…

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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone ‘safari’ attack on civilian

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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone ‘safari’ attack on civilian

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding as he dives ‌for cover ‌behind the vehicle.

Japan Times

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

Times of India

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation…

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