Nature, Published online: 04 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03591-z In a beguiling work, a geologist–poet finds solace after bereavement as he walks along California’s infamous fault line.
Nature, Published online: 01 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03570-4 A vast colony of aspen clones could hold clues about how ancient organisms protect their genomes from harmful mutations.
Nature, Published online: 01 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03538-4 The molecules were deemed too unstable to make, but experiments show they can be ‘captured’ in certain reactions to yield useful products.
Nature, Published online: 31 October 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03488-x Comparison of the hairless animals’ genomes with those of several other mammals shows low activity of certain sequences.
Nature, Published online: 31 October 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03535-7 Study of 1950s sugar rationing in the United Kingdom also suggests risk to babies whose mums ate a high-sugar diet during pregnancy.