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Four charts show how the pandemic shifted public trust in science

Nature presents four charts tracing how public trust in science changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis highlights shifts and disparities in confidence that matter for vaccine uptake, health policy, and science communication.

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Preprint-centric publishing model gains major backing

Nature reports that a preprint-centric approach to scholarly publishing has received a significant boost. The development could affect how researchers share and review findings before formal journal publication. It matters because it may speed up research dissemination and shift incentives in academic publishing.

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Personalization and psychedelics are revitalizing psychiatry

Nature reports that personalized treatment approaches and psychedelic-assisted therapies are helping renew interest and innovation in psychiatry. Researchers and clinicians see potential for new options in mental health care, while questions remain about evidence, safety, and regulation.

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SNARE protein exocytosis drives presynaptic homeostasis

A Nature study reports that presynaptic homeostasis is mediated by exocytosis of a SNARE protein. The finding clarifies how synapses adjust neurotransmitter release to remain stable. It may inform understanding of neural circuit stability and synaptic dysfunction.

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Physicists capture ultrafast quantum transitions in graphene frame by frame

Researchers report subcycle videography of Landau–Zener–Majorana transitions in graphene, resolving electron dynamics on timescales shorter than a single light cycle. The work offers a real-time view of coherent quantum transitions in a solid-state material, a capability that could inform future ultrafast electronics and quantum technologies.

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Narrow carbon pentaheptite nanoribbons act as covalent metals

Researchers report in Nature that narrow carbon pentaheptite nanoribbons, an all-carbon structure with pentagon-heptagon rings, can behave as covalent metals. The finding could inform the design of nanoscale all-carbon conductors and electronic materials.

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Molecular basis of rheumatic diseases and emerging therapies

A Nature review examines the molecular mechanisms underlying rheumatic diseases and discusses emerging therapeutic concepts. It highlights how better understanding of disease biology could inform new treatment strategies for these chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

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Delayed electron-hole recombination found in pseudo-direct semiconductor

Researchers report delayed electron-hole recombination in a pseudo-direct semiconductor. The finding may matter for understanding and designing semiconductor materials whose optical behavior combines direct and indirect characteristics.

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Unexpected enzyme function may explain toxicity of cell-cycle inhibitors

A study reported in Nature describes an unexpected function for a cell-cycle enzyme, suggesting a possible explanation for the toxic effects of drugs that inhibit it. The finding could help clarify why these inhibitors cause harm and inform safer therapeutic strategies.