Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to build brand-new viruses, opening the door to AI-designed forms of life. The viruses are different enough from existing strains to potentially ...

Julie Gould is a freelance journalist in London, and produces the Nature Careers Podcast. Many junior researchers see career planning as a luxury item, feeling unable to spare time in their busy ...

Air purifiers are often sold as powerful shields against viruses and indoor pollution. Yet, a sweeping new review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that most of these claims are ...