NATURE

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01790-0 Russia is rich in palaeontological specimens, but its brutal war in Ukraine is threatening the research and relationships that help uncover the past.

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01796-8 Legal ruling limits the environmental agency’s regulatory powers, hamstringing Biden’s climate plan.

A small ladybug feasting on pollen from a dandelion. Which way is up? Is the dandelion vertical—or the small plant on which the ladybug is perched? Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo. Exposure: 1/200 sec., ƒ/7.1, ISO 100. The natural world has unending beauty to explore through photography. It’s easy to conjure up images of stunning waterfalls, landscapes and night skies in exotic locations. With an infinite travel budget, you can explore it all. But as near as your backyard, an unexpectedly vast collection of otherworldly subjects is right at your feet. With a few simple techniques and the right equipment, you can begin to discover the enchanted realm of macro photography. Macro photographers often play by a different rulebook of lines, shapes and colors. Rarely in other genres of photography do you have such flexible control over the fundamental building blocks of an image. You are not always beholden to gravity. Your perspectives will inherently be u...

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05012-5 Surface-to-space atmospheric waves from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01764-2 Two viruses that cause tropical diseases manipulate their hosts into emitting more of a mosquito-attracting molecule.

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01810-z Theoretical predictions move closer to experimental results, but questions remain about possible gaps in the standard model of particle physics.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01815-8 The first reported case of cat-to-person COVID-19 transmission. Plus, how nuclear power can reduce reliance on Russian oil and whatever happened to COVID antibody drugs.

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01817-6 Pharmacologist Janetti Francischi drew on folk wisdom and chemistry to turn used cooking oil into microbe-fighting soap during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nature, Published online: 30 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01805-w Conservation groups say that a lack of political leadership has bogged down negotiations.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01781-1 Garments laced with strips that flatten and bend help to cool a hot person or warm a cold one — without battery power.

Nikon today introduced a relatively compact super-telephoto prime for its Z mirrorless system, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S. The lens is a great option for wildlife and sports photographers who want a super-telephoto option that’s much lighter and more affordable than the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S. NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S weighs just 2.55 pounds—about 60 percent lighter than the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S at 6.5 pounds. It’s also much shorter at 9.2 inches in length versus 15 inches with the larger f/2.8 lens. The smaller, lighter design will make the lens much easier to shoot with handheld, and it includes built-in Vibration Reduction for up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, or 6 stops when used with a Nikon Z 9 and that camera’s Synchro VR technology. The lens is compatible with Nikon Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x teleconverters to achieve focal length equivalents up to 800mm. As an S-Line lens, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S includes premium opti...

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01551-z We charted the genetic history of the grey wolf over the past 100,000 years by analysing 72 ancient genomes. Placing dogs into this history, we found that they derive ancestry from at least two separate wolf populations.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01731-x The discovery that gut viruses can be transmitted from mouse pups to their mothers in saliva during breastfeeding reveals previously unrecognized sites of viral replication and means of viral transmission.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01742-8 Personalized treatments and large population studies in China are helping to uncover patterns for a range of conditions, from autism to hereditary hearing loss.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01441-4 Final decisions.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01792-y Scientists in Thailand have established that a tabby passed SARS-CoV-2 to a veterinary surgeon — although such cases of cat-to-human transmission are probably rare.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01735-7 Drugs made from antibodies are huge money-makers for some conditions — but they have gained little traction in infectious diseases, including COVID.

Nature, Published online: 29 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01734-8 The latest science news, in brief.

Nature, Published online: 28 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01803-y President Emmanuel Macron wants France to become a ‘start-up nation’, fuelled by industry–academia collaborations. How is it faring?

Nature, Published online: 28 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01760-6 In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01784-y A newly discovered bacterium is up to a centimetre long. Plus, monkeypox insights from Africa and the public-health consequences of a US Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.

Nature, Published online: 28 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01773-1 Strengthen biosecurity when rewiring global food supply chains

Nature, Published online: 28 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01774-0 Removing carbon dioxide: first, do no harm

Nature, Published online: 28 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01772-2 Nigeria’s policymakers must prioritize One Health

Photo By Christopher Mills Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Katahdin Reflections” by Christopher Mills. Location: Baxter State Park, Piscataquis County, Maine. “After spending a night in a tent at Roaring Brook Campground in Baxter State Park, I woke up at 4 a.m. and started hiking to Sandy Stream Pond,” explains Mills. “I got to the pond about 10 minutes before sunrise and made my way out to what they call ‘Big Rock’ and set up my camera and tripod and waited for the sun to rise. Mount Katahdin was being hugged by a few clouds left over from the thunderstorms of the day before. The pond was so still as the golden light from sunrise hit the mountain creating a perfect reflection. It was a perfect morning.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and  Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter...

Nature, Published online: 27 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01740-w A compound made by plants used in traditional medicine has been prepared by chemical synthesis, providing enough for biological testing. The unexpected finding that it acts at opioid receptors raises prospects for drug discovery.

Nature, Published online: 27 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01739-3 How a bacterium coordinates the assembly of its outer layers, and couples the formation of this envelope to cell growth and division, is not fully understood. Assessing the role of peptidoglycan molecules provides some answers.

Nature, Published online: 27 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01743-7 Computational and experimental methods are bringing researchers closer to their goal of revealing exactly where in a cell or tissue each gene is expressed.

Nature, Published online: 27 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01736-6 The legume’s history in West Africa is intimately linked with conquest.

There are numerous factors that impact the sharpness of an image. There are also numerous strategies you can utilize to attain the necessary sharpness in your subjects. Some are basic and some aren’t so obvious. But even the most professional photographers sometimes get lazy and wind up with images rendered unusable due to a lack of sharpness. Here I’ll discuss some strategies, from those that are ultra-basic to those that aren’t so obvious, for consistently obtaining sharp photos. Be sure to adhere to them all for consistent results.  Use A Stable Tripod To obtain sharp photos, use a stable tripod. I emphasize “stable” because too many photographers purchase a tripod that’s easy and light to carry but, in actuality, if it’s exhaled on, it moves! Just simply using a tripod doesn’t ensure sharp photos. I fully understand the burden of carrying a tripod, but if it’s too unstable to serve its purpose, all it does is provide a false sense of security. On the other hand, too heavy a...

Photo By Elie Wolf Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grizzly Mountain” by Elie Wolf. “The moment I took this image will no doubt stay with me, just as ‘Simba In My Heart’ from the Serengeti has; some things you just don’t forget,” says Wolf. “I knew this grizzly sow was coming, and I was so darn lucky to have been in a good spot in front of a beautiful backdrop. I waited for her to walk into the frame, and she did it magnificently. She was one of a mating couple I had the privilege of seeing on this day, and it made a wonderful birthday present for me. Someone later told me that she was one of Raspberry’s offspring, but I do not know if that is accurate or not.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and  Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the...

Photo By Dean Cobin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Night Lights 4” by Dean Cobin. Location: Yellowknife, Canada. “Shot along the Ingram Trial in Yellowknife, Canada’s Northwest Territories, a few hundred miles from the Arctic Circle,” explains Cobin. “Having been here several times to shoot the Auroras, I find that fall is the best time. Milder temperatures and the fact that the lakes have not frozen yet allows for the reflective surfaces of the water to be integrated into your composition.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and  Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Dean Cobin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01775-z Years of studies on abortion access foreshadow the negative economic and health effects ahead.

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01776-y We discuss the USA's decision to authorise the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children under five

“Milky way at the famous McWay Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey County, California.” The post Moon Lit Cove By Tarun Kottary appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01706-y US cases of liver inflammation among children have remained flat, but UK cases seem to have risen, leading some to suggest a coronavirus contribution.

Photo By Zeralda La Grange Today’s Photo Of The Day is “An Infrared Swamp” by Zeralda La Grange. “I have been pointing an infrared camera at my local surroundings to see the world in a different view,” says La Grange. “I love infrared for its creativity but mostly because it takes the common and makes it uncommon. It takes the things that we take for granted and just don’t really see because they are around us all the time and makes them shine in a new light.” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and  Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Zeralda La Grange appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 23 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01768-y A long-running La Niña climate event could persist into 2023. Plus, breast cancer cells are more likely to go rogue at night, and research to quantify and reduce inequality.

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01758-0 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the week’s best science picks.

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01713-z A strong material becomes more rigid or more relaxed when its constituent gears are spun.

Nature, Published online: 23 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01730-y The lineages’ rise seems to stem from their ability to infect people who were immune to earlier forms of Omicron and other variants.

Nature, Published online: 23 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01757-1 ‘Microorganism’ is a misnomer when it comes to centimetre-long Thiomargarita magnifica.

Nature, Published online: 23 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01737-5 Chemist who developed ways to synthesize and depict bioactive products.

Nature, Published online: 23 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01686-z African researchers have been warning about monkeypox outbreaks for years. As vaccines are deployed globally, they worry they will be left behind.

Nature, Published online: 22 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01722-y COVID has exposed stark inequality - we walk through the latest data

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Jensen Botanical Garden Ladybug Macro” by Beth Young. Location: Carmichael, California. “I ventured to my local botanical garden very close to my house to capture a series of airy, spring images taken in the early morning after a fresh rain,” explains Young. “Dew lightly covered the plants and flowers for some fun macro opportunities.” See more of Beth Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.com . Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and  Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook , Twitter  and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Beth Young appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 23 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01668-1 Meteorologists are forecasting a third consecutive year of La Niña. Some researchers say similar conditions could become more common as the planet warms.

Congratulations to David Connel for winning the recent A Fresh Perspective For Earth Day Assignment with the image, “Mother and Child.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment  here  and enter your best shots! [ See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com ] The post A Fresh Perspective For Earth Day Assignment Winner David Connel appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 22 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01666-3 Scientists can now check whether a journal website has been cloned before submitting their manuscript.

Nature, Published online: 22 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01701-3 These extinct uber-predators occupied an ecological niche that has no known equivalent in the modern ocean.

Nature, Published online: 21 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01726-8 Why the monkeypox outbreak is mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Plus, the Voyager spacecrafts begin to power down and researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t.

Nature, Published online: 20 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01712-0 Bats trained to respond to an artificial sound can recall it up to four years later.

Nature, Published online: 22 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01678-z The latest science news, in brief.

Nature, Published online: 22 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01723-x After pandemic delays, researchers say countries must agree this year on ambitious targets to save nature.

Nature, Published online: 21 June 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01714-y Night-loving insects that look brown by day have bright, species-specific patterns under infrared light.

A scientist walks along the edge of a melt pond in the Arctic Ocean to take a water sample. My eye was immediately drawn to the strong landscape composition made by the ice “island” in the melt pond. I anticipated the scientist’s route and started shooting as she walked into the frame. Photo credit: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Chris Linder. Nikon D2Xs, AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED. Exposure: 1/250 sec., ƒ/11, ISO 100. From the polar regions to tropical rainforests, I have visited the literal ends of the planet during my 20-year career as a science and conservation photographer. Regardless of the subject matter or location, my mission on each assignment is the same: Use photography to educate the public about how environmental scientists study the natural world. For me, there is no greater reward than putting my photographs to work teaching and inspiring people, whether it’s through a museum exhibit or a slideshow presented to kids at my local elementary school. I...