Universities have been the cornerstone of higher education for centuries, but since the end of the Second World War, their role has changed significantly. More recently, technological innovations such ...

Swiss birth data from 1750 to 1870 reveal that girls who had lots of older brothers close to their own age were less likely to survive than were those who did not.

Rising temperatures and the introduction of non-native fishes have been linked to rapid changes in fish communities across the United States. Immune cells can target cancer in the clinic. The ability ...

Rising temperatures and the introduction of non-native fishes have been linked to rapid changes in fish communities across the United States. Immune cells can target cancer in the clinic. The ability ...

The secret to living well past 100 years old seems to be a healthy lifestyle and a lucky set of genes. Plus, a machine-learning tool reveals the research that might have never happened had the US ...

Should you have a brainstorming session, use a branding agency or go with gut feeling? In a new article series, Nature explores the art of corporate naming.