Nature Water
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A journal from @natureportfolio.bsky.social launched in January 2023 and publishing cutting-edge research on all aspects of the relationship between water and society
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A new Article in Nature Water by Tanghao Liu and colleagues presents that Mg2+ in drinking water exacerbates Salmonella-induced inflammation by activating bacterial competition mechanisms and altering the gut microbiome. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Mg2+ in drinking water boosts Salmonella infection risk by rewiring gut ecology and virulence - Nature Water
Minerals in drinking water can influence gut health, especially during infection. This study finds that magnesium in drinking water worsens Salmonella-driven gut inflammation by boosting the pathogen’...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A new Article in Nature Water by Tanghao Liu and colleagues presents that Mg2+ in drinking water exacerbates Salmonella-induced inflammation by activating bacterial competition mechanisms and altering the gut microbiome. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our new research article by Yu Chen and colleagues shows a macromolecule-regulated interfacial polymerization strategy, breaking the permeability–selectivity trade-off and resist chlorine and biofouling, promising better seawater desalination. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Hierarchically semi-interpenetrating polymer nanofilms for high-performance seawater desalination - Nature Water
A macromolecule-regulated interfacial polymerization strategy enables control over polymer network architectures and micropore sizes, leading to membranes breaking the intrinsic permeability–selectivi...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Our new research article by Yu Chen and colleagues shows a macromolecule-regulated interfacial polymerization strategy, breaking the permeability–selectivity trade-off and resist chlorine and biofouling, promising better seawater desalination. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new Perspective in Nature Water by Rebecca L. Hale and colleagues emphasizes that urban flood risk inequities stem from historical planning and institutional oppression and can be worsened by technocratic adaptation. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Transformative adaptation needed to break cycles of inequitable urban flood management - Nature Water
Urban water hazards like flooding and contamination are worsening due to climate change, and their risks are deeply influenced by historical oppression and inequitable infrastructure decisions. This P...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
A new Perspective in Nature Water by Rebecca L. Hale and colleagues emphasizes that urban flood risk inequities stem from historical planning and institutional oppression and can be worsened by technocratic adaptation. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new Article in Nature Water by Keshab Sharma and colleagues estimates global sewer networks emit 1.2–2.0 Tg CH4 annually, adding to the wastewater sector's carbon footprint. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Estimating methane emissions from global sewer networks - Nature Water
Sewer systems have long been assumed to be negligible sources of methane, yet emerging evidence suggests that they represent a previously overlooked contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. This study...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
A new Article in Nature Water by Keshab Sharma and colleagues estimates global sewer networks emit 1.2–2.0 Tg CH4 annually, adding to the wastewater sector's carbon footprint. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
In Nature Water, Feng Ye and colleagues introduce a sustainable wastewater treatment strategy using a Ni–Zn layered double hydroxide catalyst. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Neutral microenvironment-driven catalytic polymerization for closed-loop wastewater treatment and resource recovery - Nature Water
A sustainable approach to wastewater treatment is achieved through pollutant polymerization, polymer recovery and catalyst reuse, enabled by the design of a Ni–Zn layered double hydroxide catalyst.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In Nature Water, Feng Ye and colleagues introduce a sustainable wastewater treatment strategy using a Ni–Zn layered double hydroxide catalyst. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new global map in Nature Water by Mahya G. Z. Hashemi and colleagues highlights 51 million km² of rivers, wetlands, and floodplains crucial for climate adaptation.
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Mapping global freshwater ecosystems to guide national restoration targets and nature-based solutions - Nature Water
Freshwater ecosystems are crucial for biodiversity and climate resilience, yet they are often neglected in global climate policies. Here the authors present a global map of high-value freshwater ecosy...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
A new global map in Nature Water by Mahya G. Z. Hashemi and colleagues highlights 51 million km² of rivers, wetlands, and floodplains crucial for climate adaptation.
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A new Analysis in Nature Water by Georg Veh and colleagues estimates the volumes and sediment storage capacities of over 71,000 glacial lakes globally, highlighting their potential for sustainable water use. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Evolving resource potential of glacial lakes with ongoing deglaciation - Nature Water
Lakes fed by melting and retreating glaciers are becoming important freshwater reservoirs, and their value depends on their storage capacity and sedimentation-dependent lifespan. This study estimates ...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A new Analysis in Nature Water by Georg Veh and colleagues estimates the volumes and sediment storage capacities of over 71,000 glacial lakes globally, highlighting their potential for sustainable water use. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our new Article by Chao Liu and colleagues demonstrates how hydrogel-assembled mesoscale habitats enhance interspecies interactions, boosting hexanoate production by 307.2% www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Mesospace domain orchestrates microbial consortia by β-barrel porin modulation and local molecule enrichment for wastewater treatment - Nature Water
Microbial consortia offer a promising route for sustainable wastewater treatment but are often constrained by inefficient interspecies metabolic interactions. This study shows that hydrogel-defined me...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Our new Article by Chao Liu and colleagues demonstrates how hydrogel-assembled mesoscale habitats enhance interspecies interactions, boosting hexanoate production by 307.2% www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new Article in Nature Water by Tianming Wu and colleagues introduces a microbially enhanced La–Zr-loaded basalt system, achieving over 90% phosphorus removal and recovery. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Adsorption–microbial integration pioneers sustainable phosphorus cycle - Nature Water
Escalating phosphorus pollution and depleting reserves necessitate sustainable control and recovery strategies. Here the authors develop a microbially enhanced La–Zr-loaded basalt system that achieves...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A new Article in Nature Water by Tianming Wu and colleagues introduces a microbially enhanced La–Zr-loaded basalt system, achieving over 90% phosphorus removal and recovery. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our Editorial outlines publication boundaries, focusing on studies that engage with freshwater systems. We clarify our scope and remains dedicated to publishing research that substantively addresses water resources and their management. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Clarifying our remit as we enter a new phase - Nature Water
Three years after the launch of Nature Water, we assess our development as a journal and provide clearer guidance on the boundaries of our scope.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Our Editorial outlines publication boundaries, focusing on studies that engage with freshwater systems. We clarify our scope and remains dedicated to publishing research that substantively addresses water resources and their management. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new research article in Nature Water by Xiaojing Xie and colleagues perform a global study analyzed 828 metagenomes from wastewater treatment plants spanning six continents, reconstructing over 24,000 metagenome-assembled genomes. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Metagenome-resolved global microbial diversity and function in activated-sludge wastewater treatment systems - Nature Water
Wastewater treatment plants harbour extensive but poorly characterized microbial genetic diversity. Using 828 metagenomes from wastewater treatement plants globally, this study reconstructs >24,000...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:33 PM
A new research article in Nature Water by Xiaojing Xie and colleagues perform a global study analyzed 828 metagenomes from wastewater treatment plants spanning six continents, reconstructing over 24,000 metagenome-assembled genomes. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new article in Nature Water by Bowen Gan and colleagues develops a portable purifier using an ultrapermeable nanofiltration membrane delivers high-quality water without electricity. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Fractal-inspired ultrapermeable membranes for electricity-free portable nanofiltration - Nature Water
A membrane system operating without electricity and inspired by natural fractal transport patterns achieves exceptional nanofiltration performance, offering a simple and reliable source of potable wat...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
A new article in Nature Water by Bowen Gan and colleagues develops a portable purifier using an ultrapermeable nanofiltration membrane delivers high-quality water without electricity. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Reported by Xunheng Jiang and colleagues in Nature Water, the scalable synthesis of single-atom catalysts is now achievable with a cascade fixation strategy, enabling high metal loading and effective antibiotic removal. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Universal scalable production of single-atom catalysts for antibiotic wastewater treatment - Nature Water
Single-atom catalysts are promising for water treatment but remain difficult to produce at scale. This work presents a cascade fixation strategy that delivers kilogram-scale, high-loading single-atom ...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Reported by Xunheng Jiang and colleagues in Nature Water, the scalable synthesis of single-atom catalysts is now achievable with a cascade fixation strategy, enabling high metal loading and effective antibiotic removal. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new research in Nature Water by Jing Yu and colleagues highlights the role of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in Escherichia coli. EPS modifications increase resistance, suggesting a critical yet underexplored defense mechanism against antibiotics. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Evolved extracellular polymeric substances act as a frontline shield against antibiotic tolerance and resistance in Escherichia coli - Nature Water
Antibiotic resistance is a growing global threat, yet the role of extracellular defence mechanisms remains underexplored. This study reveals that evolved extracellular polymeric substances act as a fr...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
A new research in Nature Water by Jing Yu and colleagues highlights the role of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in Escherichia coli. EPS modifications increase resistance, suggesting a critical yet underexplored defense mechanism against antibiotics. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our January 2026 issue is released.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Our January 2026 issue is released.
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Detecting metal ions in natural water just got easier. Wen Sun and colleagues develop a new sensor that uses engineered nanopores and machine learning to identify ten divalent metal ions. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Detecting metal ions in natural water just got easier. Wen Sun and colleagues develop a new sensor that uses engineered nanopores and machine learning to identify ten divalent metal ions. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new global estimates in Nature Water by Gianluca Botter and colleagues reveal that non-perennial streams are more widespread than previously recognized. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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A new global estimates in Nature Water by Gianluca Botter and colleagues reveal that non-perennial streams are more widespread than previously recognized. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new Analysis in Nature Water by Daniele Penna @danielepenna.bsky.social performs a comprehensive study of 691 forested catchments worldwide examines the interplay of biotic and abiotic factors in runoff generation. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A new Analysis in Nature Water by Daniele Penna @danielepenna.bsky.social performs a comprehensive study of 691 forested catchments worldwide examines the interplay of biotic and abiotic factors in runoff generation. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our new article in Nature Water by Huaiyu Cao and colleagues performs a global analysis of 840 groundwater metagenomes uncovers that phages carry fewer ARGs than plasmids, yet their hosts have high anti-phage defenses. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Phage-mediated resistome dynamics in global aquifers - Nature Water
Bacteriophages play a pivotal, yet poorly understood, role in shaping antibiotic resistance dynamics in natural environments. A global analysis of 840 groundwater metagenomes reveals that phage–host i...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Our new article in Nature Water by Huaiyu Cao and colleagues performs a global analysis of 840 groundwater metagenomes uncovers that phages carry fewer ARGs than plasmids, yet their hosts have high anti-phage defenses. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new study in Nature Water by Huanhuan Hu and colleagues highlights how pyrrhotite's structure supports efficient nitrate transformation. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Surface vacancy structure of iron sulfide critical to nitrogen transformation during denitrification - Nature Water
Iron–sulfur minerals play critical roles in regulating nitrogen cycling under anoxic conditions. This study shows that pyrrhotite with abundant iron vacancies promotes electron transfer and microbial ...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A new study in Nature Water by Huanhuan Hu and colleagues highlights how pyrrhotite's structure supports efficient nitrate transformation. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new research article in Nature Water by Mengqing Fan and colleagues presents that stagnant water in hydrants poses a potential threat to water safety due to increased levels of metals and pathogens. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Coupled chemical–microbial deterioration in stagnant fire hydrant branches threatens drinking water quality - Nature Water
Fire hydrants can create stagnant zones in drinking water systems that degrade water quality. This study shows that stagnant water has much higher metal and microbial levels than flowing water, reveal...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:35 PM
A new research article in Nature Water by Mengqing Fan and colleagues presents that stagnant water in hydrants poses a potential threat to water safety due to increased levels of metals and pathogens. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A new Article by Robert W. Bruckmann and Philipp Sprengholz in Nature Water shows that addressing psychological barriers is key to effective public hydration strategies. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
A new Article by Robert W. Bruckmann and Philipp Sprengholz in Nature Water shows that addressing psychological barriers is key to effective public hydration strategies. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Correction: Our editorial discusses the overall role of the environment in animal and human health and refers to a number of articles in the issue, including a comment on the crucial role of the EPA, by Onur Apul and colleagues www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Correction: Our editorial discusses the overall role of the environment in animal and human health and refers to a number of articles in the issue, including a comment on the crucial role of the EPA, by Onur Apul and colleagues www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Our Editorial in Nature Water explores the role of the EPA in public health protection, emphasizing the preventive benefits of clean air and water. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Good health starts with a healthy environment - Nature Water
Although it is widely recognized that safeguarding air, soil, and water is essential for protecting both animal and human health, efforts to protect the environment remain insufficient.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our Editorial in Nature Water explores the role of the EPA in public health protection, emphasizing the preventive benefits of clean air and water. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Our December 2025 issue is now live.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our December 2025 issue is now live.
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