Why scientists are flocking to Substack
Why scientists are flocking to Substack Summary Many researchers have turned to Substack — an independent newsletter and blogging platform — to reach audiences directly, own their subscriber lists, and…
Trump called for ‘gold-standard science’: how the NIH, NSF and others are answering
Trump called for ‘gold‑standard science’: how the NIH, NSF and others are answering Summary US federal science agencies have begun publishing plans to implement President Donald Trump’s executive orders that…
Audio long read: How to detect consciousness in people, animals and maybe even AI
Audio long read: How to detect consciousness in people, animals and maybe even AI Summary This Nature Podcast long read (audio) explores how scientists are developing and deploying tests to…
When will life expectancy reach 100? No time soon
When will life expectancy reach 100? No time soon Summary The note highlights a recent analysis showing that, although average life expectancy in high-income countries continues to rise, the pace…
Author Correction: Dual neuromodulatory dynamics underlie birdsong learning
Author Correction: Dual neuromodulatory dynamics underlie birdsong learning Summary This is an author correction to the Nature article originally published 12 March 2025 (DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08694-9). The authors report a data…
Ransomware gang takedowns causing explosion of new, smaller groups
Ransomware gang takedowns causing explosion of new, smaller groups Summary The ransomware ecosystem is fragmenting: law enforcement takedowns of major operations are scattering affiliates, prompting rebrands and spawning many smaller…
Scammer steals $1.5 million from Baltimore by spoofing city vendor
Scammer steals $1.5 million from Baltimore by spoofing city vendor Summary The City of Baltimore paid more than $1.5 million to a scammer after city employees approved changes to a…
Windows Mobile Plans app to be disconnected in 2026
Windows Mobile Plans app to be disconnected in 2026 Summary Microsoft will retire the Mobile Plans app on 27 February 2026 and remove it from Windows. The company is moving…
UK government dragged for incomplete security reforms after Afghan leak fallout
UK government dragged for incomplete security reforms after Afghan leak fallout Summary The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee has summoned senior officials to explain why only 12 of 14 recommendations…
HP bottom line fattens up on a diet of AI PCs and Windows 11
HP bottom line fattens up on a diet of AI PCs and Windows 11 Summary HP reported a stronger personal-systems quarter as AI-capable PCs and a Windows 11 commercial refresh…