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High-precision calculation of the quark–gluon coupling from lattice QCD

Nature, Published online: 08 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10339-4

Large-scale lattice quantum chromodynamics simulations enable a model-free, highly precise determination of the strong coupling constant αs, reducing theoretical uncertainty and improving precision tests of particle physics.
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High-fidelity collisional quantum gates with fermionic atoms

Nature, Published online: 08 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10356-3

A robust composite pair-exchange gate based on controlled interactions of fermionic atoms in an optical superlattice demonstrates high fidelities and long Bell-state lifetimes, marking an important step towards a fully digital fermionic quantum computer.
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Population-scale repeat expansions elucidate disease risk and brain atrophy

Nature, Published online: 08 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10345-6

Decreased brain volumes and increased NfL levels can be observed earlier than disease diagnosis in short-tandem-repeat-associated neurological diseases.
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Satellite imagery reveals increasing volatility in human night-time activity

Nature, Published online: 08 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10260-w

Daily satellite data reveal that Earth’s artificial lights at night are highly volatile, with frequent brightening and dimming between 2014 and 2022.
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