These are people from a wide range of fields, from public health , neuroscience, astronomy to technology and molecular biology. They represent not only outstanding achievements but also reflect new challenges and trends in modern science.
One notable figure is Susan Monarez, the former director of the US CDC. Although she only served in the position for a month before being fired, she was recognized for her efforts to defend health policy based on scientific evidence in a complex political context.
Susan Monarez - former director of the US CDC - emerges as a symbol of scientific steadfastness in turbulent times. (Source: Nature)
From India, Achal Agrawal emerged as an “academic detective” when he courageously pointed out the high rate of paper-smuggling in universities, contributing to promoting transparency and integrity in scientific research.
In astronomy, Tony Tyson is the physicist behind the new Vera Rubin Observatory, a project that promises to open up deeper observations of the universe, helping humanity better understand dark matter and galaxy evolution.
In global health, Precious Matsoso played a key role in negotiating the first global pandemic treaty, a major step toward preparing the world for future health crises.
In neurology, Sarah Tabrizi leads clinical efforts to treat Huntington's disease, a devastating genetic disease for which there is no effective cure.
From China, Mengran Du has explored the deepest animal ecosystem on Earth, expanding understanding of life in extreme environments.
Liang Wenfeng, a former investor, made headlines when he left finance to found tech company DeepSeek, illustrating the intersection of science and entrepreneurship.
In Brazil, Luciano Moreira breeds billions of mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria to prevent infectious diseases like dengue fever, an innovative biological solution.
Luciano Moreira - Brazilian scientist - is changing the fight against dengue fever. (Source: Nature)
In immunology, Yifat Merbl discovered a new mechanism in cellular "waste," opening up avenues of research into how the immune system recognizes and processes abnormal signals.
Notably, KJ Muldoon, a six-month-old baby, became the first patient to receive hyper-personalized CRISPR gene-editing therapy, marking a turning point in precision medicine.
Additionally, the list also features "notable figures for 2026" such as Reid Wiseman – commander of NASA's Artemis II mission, preparing to return humans to the Moon; Georgina Long – an oncologist developing immunotherapy for brain tumors; Amadou Sall – a virologist building vaccine production facilities in Africa to enhance regional self-reliance; Alice Xiang – an AI governance expert at Sony, laying the foundation for the development of responsible artificial intelligence; and Colette Delawalla – founder of Stand Up for Science, fighting for transparency and fairness in scientific research.
The Nature's 10 list not only celebrates individual achievements, but also demonstrates the diverse power of science in tackling global challenges and inspiring a new generation of researchers.
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