Friday, 11 September 2026
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People trust scientists seen to be 'on their side', UK study find ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02883-w Politics and personal values influence people’s confidence in scientists, finds new report
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El Niño goes viral — and scientists learn what makes people care about the climate ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02763-3 Evoking emotions is more likely to prompt people to engage with climate efforts than is data alone.
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Briefing Chat: The Bunsen burner myth that turns out to be just hot air ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02893-8 Nature staff discuss an AI tool that can assess the impact of 9 billion mutations — plus, how the Bunsen burner’s reputation for sterilization might be based on tradition alone.
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Successful early-career scientists rely on network of mentors ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02827-4 Large networks are particularly beneficial to researchers in under-represented groups.
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Osteoporosis affects millions: could modified cells rebuild their bones? ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02828-3 Small trial hints at regenerative potential of bone-seeking marrow cells.
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NSF moves to overhaul funding approach in line with White House priorities ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02892-9 The major funder of basic science has not said how its new initiatives will be funded — but staff worry streamlined approach will further squeeze cash for core sciences.
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Daily briefing: Skeleton teeth show evidence of the earliest known habitual drug use ↗Nature, Published online: 11 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02901-x Traces of the psychoactive compound arecoline suggest that two people regularly sucked on psychoactive betel nuts. Plus, what motivates people to take action on climate change and the promise of nasal vaccines.