Stories by Nature magazine

Rift through Larsen C ice shelf has grown to 175 kilometers, and collapse of nearby ice shelves could offer a glimpse of its future

DNA of 500-year-old bacteria is first direct evidence of an epidemic — one of humanity's deadliest — that occurred after Spanish conquest.

This mostly submerged world should be recognized alongside Africa, Australia and others, argue some researchers

The simplicity of the stains' repeating patterns is key to why we see so many images in them

The intricate development of the fetus is yielding its long-held secrets to state-of-the-art molecular technologies that can make use of the mother's blood

Researchers look into the future of the far North for clues to save species and maybe even bring back sea ice

Distantly-related plants acquired their ability to eat meat through similar genetic changes

Department of Agriculture to stop making lab inspection results and violations publicly available, citing privacy concerns  

Physicists harness starlight to support the case for entanglement.

A wild plan is taking shape to visit the nearest planet outside our Solar System. Here’s how we could get to Proxima b

Until this obstacle is overcome, the technology is unlikely to succeed in the wild

John Holdren says the president’s move could strain international science ties, possibly making the world less safe  

Order barring citizens of seven countries from entering the U.S. has left many confused and afraid  

A new study reports the compression of hydrogen gas to a metallic state, but skeptics are unconvinced

Old-school areas of plant biology are getting tech upgrades that herald more detailed, faster data collection

Despite skepticism about their full potential, many researchers are eager to use D-Wave's machines

Climate sceptic William Happer and ardent critic of academia David Gelernter have met with the president

From stem-cell law to national monuments, the president-elect has myriad opportunities to transform the research landscape 

Trump's nominee for Energy secretary says that he will base decisions on "sound science"

A virus that infects bacteria listens to messages from its relatives when deciding how to attack its hosts

Early targets include Nipah virus and Middle East respiratory syndrome

Scientists accused of deceiving the public about benefits of transgenic mustard

Two species of distantly related panda may have adapted to a bamboo-centric diet in similar genetic ways  

Stimulating certain areas of the animals’ brains can trigger predatory behaviors including biting and grabbing