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Some Māori groups in inland Aotearoa (the Māori name for New Zealand) in the 18th century may have eaten an almost entirely plant-based diet, according to a paper published in @NatureComms: spklr.io/6012EJy9j

The SMILE mission spacecraft was scheduled for liftoff from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 9 April 2026. The Space Science Reviews journal recently completed a topical collection consisting of ten papers. Check it out here: spklr.io/6019EJGSS @springer1842

Nature was in Houston with the mission’s scientists when humans observed parts of the Moon’s far side by eye for the first time. Check out the highlights from Nature’s live coverage of the Artemis II Moon fly-by: spklr.io/6014EJHyi #ArtemisII

Take a closer look at how we made a difference in 2025 From advancing open science to driving progress on the SDGs and new technologies, we’re proud of our colleagues’ dedication and grateful for the trust of our global communities. 👉 spklr.io/6012EJHtr #BePartOfProgress

Insights into how the human brain reacts to different types of psychedelic drugs are reported in a neuroimaging study in Nature Medicine. These psychedelics appear to change how key networks in the brain connect: spklr.io/6016EJGqq

The growing number of generative AI models make us wonder, “Can machines outthink us?” To dig into this question, a group of researchers aren’t turning to chess this time—they’re looking to math. Listen to this episode of Science Quickly for more: spklr.io/6018EyWxw

Your research deserves to make a lasting impact in your field. Why not publish a book? Submit your book idea, and we'll match you with an editor. Learn more: bit.ly/4mSdyvz

An outbreak of Meningitis B has rippled through the student population in Kent in the last month. Have we learnt anything about how the public react to infectious disease outbreaks since Covid? Read more in our Research Communities: spklr.io/6018EyW2u

With the amount of AI tools on offer, PhD students are charting paths through territory their supervisors never had to navigate. They increasingly use AI to draft, code and search. But many fear it could erode the very skills a doctorate is meant to build: spklr.io/6013EyWFX

#OnThisDay, millions around the world celebrate Easter Sunday! A central day in the Christian calendar, Easter marks themes of renewal and hope, observed through worship services, shared meals, and family gatherings. Wishing peace and joy to all who celebrate. 🕊️ 🌸

Andy Weir author of the novel Project Hail Mary breaks down aliens, anxiety and the process of bringing his story to the screen. Listen here: spklr.io/6010EyWae

To celebrate 20 years of our eBook collections, we’re looking back at the evolution from print to digital — and those who made it possible. Wouter van der Velde & Itsco van der Linden share what it was like to help build the digital library experience: spklr.io/6018Eysyy

One of our top-rated posts on @altmetric this past week was published open access in @CommsEarth. You can read 'Melt re-injection into large magma reservoir after giant caldera eruption at Kikai Caldera Volcano' here: spklr.io/6011EyxvF

Open access boosts the visibility and policy impact of SDG research. 🌍 Read Nicola Jones’ blog to learn how OA helps your work reach the people who turn evidence into action: spklr.io/6015Eys15

@SciReports The findings provide a rare glimpse into the everyday working lives of scribes in ancient Egypt, showing how centuries‑old desk work left its mark on the body long before the modern office existed. 👉 Read the full article here: spklr.io/6011EyxQP

@SciReports These changes are consistent with prolonged sitting, repetitive hand movements, and even habits such as chewing writing tools to shape their tips.

Writing may have come at a physical cost for ancient Egyptian scribes. A study published in @SciReports finds that repetitive tasks and working postures likely caused long‑term strain and joint degeneration in these high‑status administrators.

The first documented evidence of shellear fish climbing a waterfall is presented in Scientific Reports. Thousands of individuals take around ten hours to scale the 15-metre-high waterfall by moving their fins and wiggling their bodies from side to side: spklr.io/6010EyxIY

See the intricate worlds of parasites and algae and check out March's sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team: spklr.io/6019EyWLX