Researchers are building computers that run on brain organoids — but have neglected a major ethical issue

Nature, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02316-8People who give tissue samples for biomedical research might have no idea that their cells are being used for biocomputers.

Nature, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02316-8

People who give tissue samples for biomedical research might have no idea that their cells are being used for biocomputers.

The existential choice facing UK physics facilities: commercialize or close

Nature, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02171-7The national synchrotron source, a laser facility and a particle accelerator are under threat of closure unless cash is found.

Nature, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02171-7

The national synchrotron source, a laser facility and a particle accelerator are under threat of closure unless cash is found.

Briefing Chat: Baby <i>T. rex</i> were killers from birth, suggest new fossils

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02338-2Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.

Nature, Published online: 24 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02338-2

Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.