Nature Energy, Published online: 10 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41560-026-02120-8
Rechargeable Li–S batteries offer high energy density but are limited by low voltage, sluggish kinetics and polysulfide shuttling. Here the authors report a chlorine-mediated Li||S2Cl2 chemistry enabling reversible three-electron sulfur redox with increased voltage and capacity.Nature Geoscience, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41561-026-02052-8
Humble hydromagnesite is a hydrated carbonate with outsized importance. Yongjie Lin and Ian Power explore its potential for both carbon sequestration and unlocking the secrets of potential past microbial life on Mars.Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10899-5
The synthetic-acid-responsive membranolytic peptide aMPC16-CA50 induces immunogenic membranolytic cell death in tumour cells, robustly potentiating immune checkpoint blockade therapy.Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10913-w
RNA synthesis and substrate analog inhibition in the CCHFV polymeraseNature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10765-4
Polydopamine-pillared composite graphene oxide membranes with tunable and stable interlayer spacing, featuring controllable interlayer spacing, are capable of sieving hydrated rubidium and potassium ions and delivering continuous freshwater production at high levels.Nature Energy, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41560-026-02091-w
Aqueous Zn batteries are attractive for low-cost and safe energy storage, yet their practical use is hindered by limited reversibility. Here the authors report a ligand-confined, flowable Zn slurry that enables durable and efficient operation.Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09553-3
Fast formation in lithium-ion batteries outperforms conventional slow formation, lowering costs and improving battery capacity, stability and cycle life, offering broader application to electrode systems.
Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10637-x
Chiral perovskite superlattices exhibit room-temperature circularly polarized superfluorescence, with emission intensity and polarization controllable by weak magnetic fields.
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