Nature Energy, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41560-026-02117-3

Evaporation-driven power generators are often limited by non-directional fluid flow, which reduces their efficiency. Guided by machine learning, Wu et al. developed a vertical microrod generator that improves ion transport, increasing efficiency and power density.

Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10780-5

A Bayesian generative framework that integrates longitudinal electronic health records with genetic data to identify latent disease signatures is presented.