New culprit in early Alzheimer’s: Blood–brain barrier blocks protective proteins

Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03655-2The brain relies on crucial proteins to maintain neurons. This system is disrupted in mice with neurological disease.

Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03655-2

The brain relies on crucial proteins to maintain neurons. This system is disrupted in mice with neurological disease.

Mysterious anthrax outbreak kills hippos in Africa — raising concerns for human spread

Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03580-4The latest cases, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, come as the country grapples with ongoing Ebola and cholera outbreaks.

Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03580-4

The latest cases, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, come as the country grapples with ongoing Ebola and cholera outbreaks.

Patrick Stewart dies: how Captain Picard inspired today’s science leaders

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03543-9Researchers say his portrayal of the Star Trek character represented curiosity, thoughtfulness and an effort to understand others.

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03543-9

Researchers say his portrayal of the Star Trek character represented curiosity, thoughtfulness and an effort to understand others.

AI bots are flooding researchers with requests for money and time

Nature, Published online: 25 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03005-2Many scientists use artificial intelligence in their work, but agents are increasingly soliciting researchers for collaborations.

Nature, Published online: 25 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03005-2

Many scientists use artificial intelligence in their work, but agents are increasingly soliciting researchers for collaborations.

AI agent hacks government website for first time: why this breach matters

Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03024-zAn OpenAI agent accessed secure data on an Australian health-care website, but the incident wasn’t reported for months.

Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03024-z

An OpenAI agent accessed secure data on an Australian health-care website, but the incident wasn’t reported for months.