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People are more likely to support—and champion—science advice that they helped to generate. Six ways to put the public at the heart of science and policy, Nature Comment.

An influential 2023 study found that science was becoming less transformative, producing fewer breakthroughs and more incremental advances. A new paper suggests a reason why.

A new academic “humanizer” tool aims to personalize the tone of research papers written with an AI program, in part by erasing apparent signs of AI usage. Some researchers praise the tool—but others are voicing concerns.

Canada Is Primed to Burn. Why Aren’t We Ready? Wildfire seasons, amplified by climate change, are getting hotter, longer, and drier, and Canada’s resources are struggling to keep up. Our report, Building a Resilient Canada, explores the options available to households, communities, businesses, and governments to reduce the impact of extreme weather in a changing climate.

Forest fires release immense amounts of fine particulate matter called PM 2.5. The fine matter in the smoke is a cocktail of things that are terrible for mammals to breathe in. The smoke is especially risky for people with lung conditions such as asthma since it increases inflammation. Putting a number to the air quality actually helps people better understand risk, but are we measuring it accurately?

Most postgraduate students must complete a written thesis, but in China, a 2024 law allows eligible candidates to take a different route by graduating with a practical achievement, such as an innovative product, technique, or project.

Why Europe needs Nova Scotia to launch its rockets. Rockets often launch east to get a boost from Earth’s rotation—like flying a kite with the wind instead of against it. Europe has limited safe routes, but Nova Scotia offers a clearer path over the Atlantic.