Science
Briefing Chat: An invisible tattoo that appears under UV light – and then disappears
Nature staff discuss a new ink that could be useful for medical tattooing — plus, an insight into why small dogs live longer than big ones.
The Daily Brief
Student edition
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Health
Ending corridor care in hospitals for children will be a priority, says health secretary
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
Sports
There's a crackdown on sports piracy but is it already out of control?
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
World
Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat
Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.
Space
APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Sonified: Eagle Nebula.
Science
Can predictive tools tell us who will really benefit from antidepressants?
Amid a U.S. push for “deprescribing,” researchers are finding new ways to match patients to their optimal treatment.
Science
Coral can heal rapidly from bleaching—if it touches a clone
Algal transfusion allows damaged coral to repopulate in as little as 4 weeks.
Science
Give me the good news: four science stories to brighten your day
Drugs that can reverse multiple sclerosis in mice and a new species of penguin are just the beginning.