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2026 Issue 1 of PNAS Nexus is now available! Discover insights into how political ideology and scientific communication shape perceptions of pollen seasons, how MC1R depalmitoylation inhibition reveals a physiological role for pheomelanin, and more: https://ow.ly/kbF250Y9tfA
Researchers using a novel geometry-based simulation method identify helical biopolymers that tie themselves in knots due to interactions with their solvent, given the right fluid conditions. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/gjmx50Yf48j
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Researchers using a novel geometry-based simulation method identify helical biopolymers that tie themselves in knots due to interactions with their solvent, given the right fluid conditions. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/gjmx50Yf48j
Rationality and empathy are predictive of impartial altruism, according to a study of effective altruists, who seek to do the most good regardless of proximity or relationship, and extraordinary altruists, who donate organs to strangers. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/l10550Yf4bM
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Rationality and empathy are predictive of impartial altruism, according to a study of effective altruists, who seek to do the most good regardless of proximity or relationship, and extraordinary altruists, who donate organs to strangers. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/l10550Yf4bM
Nominations are now open for the 2026–2027 awards and prizes from the National Academy of Enegineering!
Know an engineer, innovator, or educator driving extraordinary impact? 🌟 Honor their achievements and celebrate engineering excellence.
Submit a nomination today: https://ow.ly/NYBk50Yf3RB
Know an engineer, innovator, or educator driving extraordinary impact? 🌟 Honor their achievements and celebrate engineering excellence.
Submit a nomination today: https://ow.ly/NYBk50Yf3RB
February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2026–2027 awards and prizes from the National Academy of Enegineering!
Know an engineer, innovator, or educator driving extraordinary impact? 🌟 Honor their achievements and celebrate engineering excellence.
Submit a nomination today: https://ow.ly/NYBk50Yf3RB
Know an engineer, innovator, or educator driving extraordinary impact? 🌟 Honor their achievements and celebrate engineering excellence.
Submit a nomination today: https://ow.ly/NYBk50Yf3RB
Women think AI is riskier than men do, according to a survey. Women are more risk averse in general, and may be more occupationally threatened by workplace automation. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/OakG50YcqsR
February 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Women think AI is riskier than men do, according to a survey. Women are more risk averse in general, and may be more occupationally threatened by workplace automation. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/OakG50YcqsR
One of the most-viewed PNAS Nexus articles in the last week is “Artificial light at night extends pollen season and elevates allergen exposure.” Explore the article here: https://ow.ly/ksgT50Ycp6a
To learn more about submitting your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/yjmx50Ycp65.
To learn more about submitting your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/yjmx50Ycp65.
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
One of the most-viewed PNAS Nexus articles in the last week is “Artificial light at night extends pollen season and elevates allergen exposure.” Explore the article here: https://ow.ly/ksgT50Ycp6a
To learn more about submitting your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/yjmx50Ycp65.
To learn more about submitting your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/yjmx50Ycp65.
🧪🤖 Automation meets cell culture.
An open-source system lets liquid-handling robots take over cell passaging—cutting hands-on lab time by 61% and boosting efficiency across 96-well plates.
Read more in PNAS Nexus:
https://ow.ly/mNK650Ycpuv
An open-source system lets liquid-handling robots take over cell passaging—cutting hands-on lab time by 61% and boosting efficiency across 96-well plates.
Read more in PNAS Nexus:
https://ow.ly/mNK650Ycpuv
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
🧪🤖 Automation meets cell culture.
An open-source system lets liquid-handling robots take over cell passaging—cutting hands-on lab time by 61% and boosting efficiency across 96-well plates.
Read more in PNAS Nexus:
https://ow.ly/mNK650Ycpuv
An open-source system lets liquid-handling robots take over cell passaging—cutting hands-on lab time by 61% and boosting efficiency across 96-well plates.
Read more in PNAS Nexus:
https://ow.ly/mNK650Ycpuv
🌍 SDG 16 Featured Research
Americans overestimate how often harmful content is posted on social media, according to a new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study—showing how evidence-based research can support peace, trust, and strong institutions.
Read now: https://ow.ly/BEGZ50Yconl
Americans overestimate how often harmful content is posted on social media, according to a new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study—showing how evidence-based research can support peace, trust, and strong institutions.
Read now: https://ow.ly/BEGZ50Yconl
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🌍 SDG 16 Featured Research
Americans overestimate how often harmful content is posted on social media, according to a new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study—showing how evidence-based research can support peace, trust, and strong institutions.
Read now: https://ow.ly/BEGZ50Yconl
Americans overestimate how often harmful content is posted on social media, according to a new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study—showing how evidence-based research can support peace, trust, and strong institutions.
Read now: https://ow.ly/BEGZ50Yconl
New research with 30,000+ people shows climate messages that highlight collective impact & positive emotions most boost support — simple, low-cost ways to spark action 🌍💪
In Science X / Phys.org: https://ow.ly/xl8s50YbFc3
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/9Y8U50YbFc2
In Science X / Phys.org: https://ow.ly/xl8s50YbFc3
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/9Y8U50YbFc2
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
New research with 30,000+ people shows climate messages that highlight collective impact & positive emotions most boost support — simple, low-cost ways to spark action 🌍💪
In Science X / Phys.org: https://ow.ly/xl8s50YbFc3
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/9Y8U50YbFc2
In Science X / Phys.org: https://ow.ly/xl8s50YbFc3
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/9Y8U50YbFc2
From environmental impacts to societal consequences, PNAS Nexus highlights peer-reviewed research on climate change and its far-reaching effects. Explore the collection: https://ow.ly/jaLQ50YbFOc
Submit your research: https://ow.ly/ZJcx50YbFOe
Submit your research: https://ow.ly/ZJcx50YbFOe
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
From environmental impacts to societal consequences, PNAS Nexus highlights peer-reviewed research on climate change and its far-reaching effects. Explore the collection: https://ow.ly/jaLQ50YbFOc
Submit your research: https://ow.ly/ZJcx50YbFOe
Submit your research: https://ow.ly/ZJcx50YbFOe
How is science tackling climate change? 🌍
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences & PNAS Nexus publish high-impact research on climate risks, mitigation, and sustainable solutions. Explore the SDG 13 Climate Action Collection:
https://ow.ly/c4my50YaVYv
#ClimateAction #SustainabilityScience
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences & PNAS Nexus publish high-impact research on climate risks, mitigation, and sustainable solutions. Explore the SDG 13 Climate Action Collection:
https://ow.ly/c4my50YaVYv
#ClimateAction #SustainabilityScience
February 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
How is science tackling climate change? 🌍
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences & PNAS Nexus publish high-impact research on climate risks, mitigation, and sustainable solutions. Explore the SDG 13 Climate Action Collection:
https://ow.ly/c4my50YaVYv
#ClimateAction #SustainabilityScience
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences & PNAS Nexus publish high-impact research on climate risks, mitigation, and sustainable solutions. Explore the SDG 13 Climate Action Collection:
https://ow.ly/c4my50YaVYv
#ClimateAction #SustainabilityScience
A human-machine interface based on a neuromechanical model enables volitional control of a bionic leg for both agonist-antagonist muscle interface (AMI) and bone-anchored prosthesis users. The method uses a digital twin of the intact leg. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/smSR50Yap4j
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A human-machine interface based on a neuromechanical model enables volitional control of a bionic leg for both agonist-antagonist muscle interface (AMI) and bone-anchored prosthesis users. The method uses a digital twin of the intact leg. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/smSR50Yap4j
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is committed to reducing barriers to science by providing free, immediate access to journal content and waiving publication fees in over 120 lower-income countries, supporting global access to research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/U8RS50YaoRx
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is committed to reducing barriers to science by providing free, immediate access to journal content and waiving publication fees in over 120 lower-income countries, supporting global access to research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/U8RS50YaoRx
2026 Issue 1 of PNAS Nexus is now available! Discover insights into how political ideology and scientific communication shape perceptions of pollen seasons, how MC1R depalmitoylation inhibition reveals a physiological role for pheomelanin, and more: https://ow.ly/kbF250Y9tfA
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
2026 Issue 1 of PNAS Nexus is now available! Discover insights into how political ideology and scientific communication shape perceptions of pollen seasons, how MC1R depalmitoylation inhibition reveals a physiological role for pheomelanin, and more: https://ow.ly/kbF250Y9tfA
A megastudy of interventions to catalyze collective action on climate change highlights the power of sharing the historical efficacy of movements—and the emotional benefits of being part of a movement. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/qf3G50Y8lNI
February 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A megastudy of interventions to catalyze collective action on climate change highlights the power of sharing the historical efficacy of movements—and the emotional benefits of being part of a movement. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/qf3G50Y8lNI
A trending PNAS Nexus article in the last week is “Explaining women’s skepticism toward artificial intelligence: The role of risk orientation and risk exposure.” Explore now: https://ow.ly/ORea50Y8kZZ
To submit your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/3paY50Y8kXo.
To submit your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/3paY50Y8kXo.
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A trending PNAS Nexus article in the last week is “Explaining women’s skepticism toward artificial intelligence: The role of risk orientation and risk exposure.” Explore now: https://ow.ly/ORea50Y8kZZ
To submit your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/3paY50Y8kXo.
To submit your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/3paY50Y8kXo.
🌍 SDG 2 Featured Research
A PNAS Nexus study examines why widely cited global irrigation statistics lack empirical support, highlighting the role of peer-reviewed research in informing progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Explore now: https://ow.ly/kqHH50Y7EYY
A PNAS Nexus study examines why widely cited global irrigation statistics lack empirical support, highlighting the role of peer-reviewed research in informing progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Explore now: https://ow.ly/kqHH50Y7EYY
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
🌍 SDG 2 Featured Research
A PNAS Nexus study examines why widely cited global irrigation statistics lack empirical support, highlighting the role of peer-reviewed research in informing progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Explore now: https://ow.ly/kqHH50Y7EYY
A PNAS Nexus study examines why widely cited global irrigation statistics lack empirical support, highlighting the role of peer-reviewed research in informing progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Explore now: https://ow.ly/kqHH50Y7EYY
In a Perspective, three engineers propose an expansive mode of engineering practice that seeks to reduce conflict. According to the authors, peace engineering requires competence, capability, and character. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/41L550Y7Fk1
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In a Perspective, three engineers propose an expansive mode of engineering practice that seeks to reduce conflict. According to the authors, peace engineering requires competence, capability, and character. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/41L550Y7Fk1
Can AI spot life beyond Earth? 🤖🧬 LifeTracer uses machine learning to distinguish biological from nonbiological molecules, improving biosignature detection.
In Space.com: https://ow.ly/JVRt50Y7ERr
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/ELo650Y7ERt
In Space.com: https://ow.ly/JVRt50Y7ERr
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/ELo650Y7ERt
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Can AI spot life beyond Earth? 🤖🧬 LifeTracer uses machine learning to distinguish biological from nonbiological molecules, improving biosignature detection.
In Space.com: https://ow.ly/JVRt50Y7ERr
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/ELo650Y7ERt
In Space.com: https://ow.ly/JVRt50Y7ERr
In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/ELo650Y7ERt
What does the science say about protecting our oceans? 🌊 Discover high-impact research on marine ecosystems, fisheries, biodiversity & conservation from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and PNAS Nexus. Explore SDG 14: https://ow.ly/EFWh50Y6bfB
#MarineConservation #OceanScience
#MarineConservation #OceanScience
January 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
What does the science say about protecting our oceans? 🌊 Discover high-impact research on marine ecosystems, fisheries, biodiversity & conservation from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and PNAS Nexus. Explore SDG 14: https://ow.ly/EFWh50Y6bfB
#MarineConservation #OceanScience
#MarineConservation #OceanScience
A prospective longitudinal study of 558 incoming PhD students finds that students who had greater trust in their faculty advisor were more motivated, happier, and more academically successful in their first year than those with lower advisor trust. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/jZh850Y6xzh
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A prospective longitudinal study of 558 incoming PhD students finds that students who had greater trust in their faculty advisor were more motivated, happier, and more academically successful in their first year than those with lower advisor trust. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/jZh850Y6xzh
Explore the PNAS Nexus Medicine Collection. Discover innovative research spanning diverse medical disciplines and highlighting the journal’s commitment to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed medical research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/vW7050Y6o88
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Explore the PNAS Nexus Medicine Collection. Discover innovative research spanning diverse medical disciplines and highlighting the journal’s commitment to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed medical research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/vW7050Y6o88
In this week’s Advance Articles: We delve into assembly and glycosylation of Helicobacter pylori sheathed flagella, the efficient planning and implementation of optimal foraging strategies under energetic constraints, and more. Explore now: https://ow.ly/meYp50Y5yMR
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
In this week’s Advance Articles: We delve into assembly and glycosylation of Helicobacter pylori sheathed flagella, the efficient planning and implementation of optimal foraging strategies under energetic constraints, and more. Explore now: https://ow.ly/meYp50Y5yMR
Great news for UK researchers 🇬🇧📚 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has signed a new two-year open access agreement with the Jisc consortium—making it easier to publish openly and meet funder requirements. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wbwC50Y5zyW
January 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Great news for UK researchers 🇬🇧📚 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has signed a new two-year open access agreement with the Jisc consortium—making it easier to publish openly and meet funder requirements. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wbwC50Y5zyW
Incorporating living conditions and job opportunities in cities into mathematical models of human mobility improves their accuracy, according to a study that predicts migration patterns in South Sudan and commuting fluxes in the United States. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/bRX450Y4uaZ
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Incorporating living conditions and job opportunities in cities into mathematical models of human mobility improves their accuracy, according to a study that predicts migration patterns in South Sudan and commuting fluxes in the United States. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/bRX450Y4uaZ
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and PNAS Nexus publish high-impact, peer-reviewed research on biodiversity, deforestation, habitat loss, and land management that informs conservation and policy.
Explore the SDG 15 Research Collection: https://ow.ly/ksmf50Y4sPb
Explore the SDG 15 Research Collection: https://ow.ly/ksmf50Y4sPb
January 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and PNAS Nexus publish high-impact, peer-reviewed research on biodiversity, deforestation, habitat loss, and land management that informs conservation and policy.
Explore the SDG 15 Research Collection: https://ow.ly/ksmf50Y4sPb
Explore the SDG 15 Research Collection: https://ow.ly/ksmf50Y4sPb