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Kamran Abbasi, editor in chiefThe BMJkabbasi{at}bmj.comThe medical community must play a role in ending atrocities—so say editorialists Joseph Amon and Shatha Elnakib. They reflect on the Rwandan genocide, when 800 000 to a million people were killed in 100 days (doi:10.1136/bmj.r2101).1 They challenge the notion of medical neutrality and advocate active engagement to prevent and stop genocide (doi:10.1136/bmj.r1994).2 The medical community includes professionals, leaders, and organisations—all of whom have a responsibility.Many professionals, like the public, face difficulties in understanding what “constitutes evidence of genocide” and how to intervene. Amon and Elnakib offer two concrete actions. The first is to bear witness.…

Omar Yaghi, who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday, emigrated from Jordan to the United States as a teenager.Credit: Brittany Hosea-Small/UC BerkeleyOf the 202 Nobel laureates who have been awarded prizes in physics, chemistry and medicine this century, less than 70% hail from the country in which they were awarded their prize. The remaining 63 laureates left their country of birth before winning a Nobel prize, sometimes crossing international borders more than once, a Nature analysis shows (see ‘Nobel flows’).Among the Nobel prizewinners who emigrated to other countries are two of three chemistry winners announced on Wednesday.…

What is the latest opposition to EUDR delay: summaryEuropean Commission proposes delaying EUDR enforcement until December 2026Eight left-leaning MEPs oppose reopening law to delay enforcement againThey argue Commission had a full year to fix IT systemsParliament now split, with growing resistance to further postponementIndustry also divided, with major brands urging no more delaysIn a nail-biting clash of opinions, the industry is closely watching lawmakers take sides on the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).The European Commission is pushing to postpone the legislation, which aims to eliminate deforestation from EU supply chains, and has found support among some centre-right MEPs.But now, opposition is…

Credit: CIPhotos / iStock / Getty Images Plus Osteosarcoma, though rare, remains the most common malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents, typically arising in the long bones of the arms or legs during growth spurts. Despite advances in cancer care, survival rates have remained largely unchanged for over four decades, particularly for patients whose cancer spreads beyond the original site. Now, researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and collaborating institutions have identified a previously unrecognized genetic risk factor for this aggressive disease. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the team pinpointed SMARCAL1, a gene involved in…

IM8 Health, co-founded by David Beckham and backed by Prenetics, unveils its latest longevity solution — Daily Ultimate Longevity. Developed in partnership with scientists from the Mayo Clinic and the former Chief Scientist of NASA, the formula leverages IM8’s proprietary 5-Complex System to address the biological roots of aging.According to the company, the offering is the first nutritional supplement scientifically formulated to target the 12 “hallmarks of aging” — a framework defined by researchers in the journal Cell.“We created the most advanced longevity supplement on the market, featuring key ingredients like high-dose glycine and taurine, powerful senolytic compounds including quercetin…

This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demandFriday, November 14th, 202511:00 AM – 12:30 PM ETMass spectrometry-based metabolomics is transforming how researchers study metabolism in health and disease, from basic cellular pathways to complex organismal interactions. Scientists face challenges in both identifying unknown metabolites in complex datasets and rapidly profiling tissues in the laboratory and clinic. Integrating new analytical methods and computational tools allows researchers to decode complex metabolomes and generate rapid molecular signatures for clinical applications.In this webinar brought to you by The Scientist, Gary Patti and Arash Zarrine-Afsar will discuss how scientists are advancing human health and…

Aldi recalls Ambiano pressure cookers sold nationwide due to faulty lids causing a burn hazard.There have been 11 incidents reported, including eight severe burn injuries.Return recalled pressure cookers to Aldi or contact the company for a refund. There’s an active recall on approximately 46,660 pressure cookers sold at Aldi locations nationwide, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This is due to a severe burn hazard after multiple injury reports. The pressure cookers affected are 6-quart and 8-quart Ambiano Electric Pressure Cookers with a model number of KY-318B / 93550, KY-318A / 96775 or 6L-PC / 98527 on…

Katie Lee Biegel adds brown lentils to taco meat for a stealthy fiber boost.The mix adds 14 grams of fiber without changing the meat’s texture or taste.Works with any ground filling and several lentil types for easy meal upgrades. Katie Lee Biegel just dropped her secret pantry ingredient for adding a ton of fiber to taco meat—and it blends in so well that she said even her 5-year-old food detective daughter doesn’t notice the addition. Maybe that’s because it’s the same color as the ground beef, or because of the soft texture. Either way, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the…

Creating a structured approach to her PhD helped Jasmine Hughes combat a sense of guilt.Credit: Vivian Wan/Bloomberg/GettyDuring the first year of my PhD programme in clinical neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, UK, I could not work out what I was initially feeling. There was this sense that I always needed to be ‘on’. When I was not in the laboratory or working on a project, I felt as though I should be. At each stage of my academic career, I’d always felt the need to prove myself — but this sensation was different. It was guilt. More specifically, graduate-student…

Julie Gould 00:01 Hello and welcome to Working Scientist, a Nature Careers podcast. I’m Julie Gould. This is the fifth episode of our career planning series. Each episode concludes with a sponsored slot from the International Science Council, with support of the China Association for Science and Technology. The ISC is exploring how early and mid-career researchers can navigate their careers in a constantly-evolving scientific landscape through conversations with emerging and established scientists. In this series so far, we’ve explored what career planning theory is, how career guidance practitioners apply the theory to their practice, some tips on how to…