PNAS Nexus

One of the most-viewed PNAS Nexus articles in the last week is “Life on the edge: Mesolithic population size and viability on Malta.” Explore the article here: https://ow.ly/ClI750ZyucP To learn more about submitting your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at https://ow.ly/Pc6H50ZyucK.

When cities take steps to mitigate artificial light at night, it makes a measurable difference, both to the amount of light and to the timing of seasonal plant events, such as flowering, leafing out, and leaves changing colors in the fall. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/4t8550Zyujt

Discover one of the top-performing PNAS Nexus articles on Altmetric over the past three months! “Life on the edge: Mesolithic population size and viability on Malta” by James Blinkhorn et al. scored 84, driven by strong media attention. Read more: https://ow.ly/oVEj50ZytKo

Calling all Early-Career Researchers! Join the 2026 PNAS Early-Career Researcher Workshop on October 20 to learn how to navigate the publishing process at PNAS and PNAS Nexus. During this free workshop, you will: • Learn what makes a strong submission • Gain insight into the publication and peer review processes • Explore opportunities to serve as a reviewer or guest editor • Ask questions directly to members of the PNAS Editorial Board Whether you're preparing your first manuscript or looking to become more involved in scholarly publishing, this virtual workshop is designed to help you take the next step. Date: October 20, 2026 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM EDT Seats are limited. Complete the interest form to learn more and express your interest in attending: https://ow.ly/jKpp50ZxWrn

A study in mice finds that intermittent fasting induces widespread reprogramming of transposable elements, repetitive genomic sequences traditionally viewed as "junk DNA,” especially near genes for lipid metabolism and muscle contraction. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/nJYA50ZxWtL

Does genetic diversity help corals thrive? New research from National Academy of Sciences member Mark Hay and colleagues found no overall benefit for the growth, survival, or resilience of a common reef-building coral. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/4nxt50ZxWsW

Congratulations to PNAS Nexus Deputy Editor Michele Gelfand on being elected to The British Academy Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences!

Dive into the new Physical Sciences Collection from PNAS Nexus, featuring interdisciplinary research in applied mathematics, computer sciences, chemistry, Earth systems science, physics, and related disciplines. Read more here: https://ow.ly/4U8Z50ZxG99

2026 Issue 7 of PNAS Nexus is now available! Explore new research on topics including six misconceptions about large language models, the confident judgments of (mis)information veracity, and more. Explore now: https://ow.ly/EMjn50ZxGfa

The Asian longhorned tick has been spreading around the world, aided perhaps, by the ability of females in some lineages to reproduce without a mate. A genetic study suggests that the tick has independently evolved parthenogenesis multiple times. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/XEH250ZxFkG