Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 17 December 2025

Nature asked about your most memorable scientific gifts. You delivered.

Fans of the global social-media platform explain how best to harness its career-boosting and collaboration potential.

The Sudan war is the world’s biggest humanitarian disaster, but it seems our human compassion is taken up by other conflicts

A Nature analysis reveals the 25 highest-cited papers published this century and explores why they are breaking records.

Bitter row over speaking rights dominated Dáil for second day as three opposition leaders called for Ms Murphy’s resignation

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Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.

Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI might do.

Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joy Last year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an evening class. Frequently, I would find myself striding…

The freeze’s effect on research is still unclear, but scientists fear ‘incalculable’ damage.

News site Quartz is publishing a whole lot of AI-generated articles

I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design

Alongside secret Santas and seasonal parties, many laboratories develop traditions to show appreciation to colleagues — from sweets and mulled wine to quizzes and ice-skating trips.