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TECH by Handelsblatt returns to Heilbronn, Europe’s rising AI hub from May 31–June 2. On Monday, Saskia Steinacker (Springer Nature) will explore how AI accelerates—and challenges—scientific discovery. Find out more: spklr.io/6012EMnyy #TECH2026 #VoicesofTECH #TECHSpeakers

Conference halls, in-depth conversations and a shared focus on research integrity. Chris Graf, Director of Research Integrity at Springer Nature, spends a day in Vancouver co-chairing the World Conference on Research Integrity. spklr.io/6015EM9O1 #BePartOfProgress #WCRI

Innocent people are frequently convicted of crimes on the basis of a witness’s false memories. Emerging science poses a surprising solution: spklr.io/6011EMedX

The oldest known poem in the English language was composed by a farm worker in Whitby, England, some 1,300 years ago. Known as Caedmon’s Hymn, it now has left researchers “speechless” at the chance discovery of a previously unknown copy of the poem: spklr.io/6012EMnG0

The advent of digital tipping has expanded both the number and types of services asking for tips and the size of tips they are asking for. This @springer1842 title provides actionable insights for consumers, tipped workers, and service businesses: spklr.io/6013EMVx5

In a new Springboard Blog, Joyce Lorigan, Group Head of Corporate Affairs at Springer Nature, reflects on what it means to be a responsible business, and how responsibility drives long-term impact for research and society. 👉 Read the blog: spklr.io/6010EMdG0

A direct measurement of a black hole mass in a distant object known as a little red dot, found in a galaxy dating back to when the Universe was just 700 million years old, indicates some black holes may form & grow before the stars in their host galaxies: spklr.io/6018EMZCj

Molecular clocks that can provide accurate estimates of both molecular age and lifespan across multiple mammalian species and tissue types are presented in Nature. This framework may aid the development of targeted interventions to improve longevity: spklr.io/6011EMZCz

We are excited for tomorrow's John Maddox Conversation at #HayFestival! Tamsine O’Riordan, VP Sciences, Books at Springer Nature, will be in conversation with Professor Daisy Fancourt for this year's John Maddox Conversation: spklr.io/6013EMnH5

Want your SDG research to actually make an impact? Publishing in the right journal or collection can boost visibility, citations—and even influence policy. 👉 Read the blog: spklr.io/6011EMk43

Born on 27 May 1907, Rachel Carson helped change how we see the natural world. #OnThisDay, we celebrate the marine biologist and conservationist whose writing, especially Silent Spring, sparked the modern environmental movement and reshaped public understanding of ecology. 🌿📘

Sunscreen can be confounding. Some formulations are thick and chalky, others are clear and “lightweight,” some come as a lotion, others as sprays, sticks and gels. And then there’s the question of SPF—how high is high enough? How sunscreen really works: spklr.io/6010EMpNo

Research integrity is the foundation of scientific progress. Through rigorous peer review and strong editorial standards, we help ensure research is credible, reproducible, and impactful. 👉 spklr.io/6012EMVGG #BePartOfProgress

The WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern over the outbreak of Ebola Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. To support the global response, recent research published by Springer Nature has been made freely available: spklr.io/6014EMp24

Human activity may be enabling the expansion of golden jackals across Europe by reducing the suppressive effect of grey wolves, suggests research in @NatureEcoEvo. This human-mediated interaction could allow jackals to occupy up to 75% of the continent: spklr.io/6011EMpeL

In the first post of the new series in the Research Communities’ publishing toolkit, you can find some tips and guidance designed to help you navigate the peer review process: spklr.io/6014EM6Pi

NASA's plan for a nuclear reactor on the moon could change space exploration forever - if it works. Listen to @sciam's Science Quickly to learn more: spklr.io/6018EM638

Springer Nature’s white paper 'The state of null results'—based on insights from 11,000 researchers across 166 countries—is the first large-scale look at why null results often go unpublished, and why that needs to change. Learn more: spklr.io/6013EM6zU

Baking bread during lockdowns provided Chantle Edillor with some career inspiration. In this Nature Careers Podcast, she shares how she used a fascination with sourdough starters to pivot from studying human diseases to exploring yeast-based cures. spklr.io/6013EM6O1

For some, networking can be energizing. For others, the prospect of ‘schmoozing’ at a conference crowded with senior scientists and established figures can feel daunting. Check out this step-by-step guide for scientists who hate conference networking: spklr.io/6012EM6Hy