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.