Experienced researchers ‘disrupt’ less than rookie scientists — but their ideas last

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03339-xResearchers have found a link between a scientist’s experience and and whether their ideas have a lasting influence.

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03339-x

Researchers have found a link between a scientist’s experience and and whether their ideas have a lasting influence.

China’s extraordinary rise in science and how it will change the world

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03222-9The nation is on a trajectory to lead the world in science, a development that will reshape technological advancement, innovation and the balance of global power.

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03222-9

The nation is on a trajectory to lead the world in science, a development that will reshape technological advancement, innovation and the balance of global power.

Rising numbers of Asian and African PhD students choose to study in China

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02798-6International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02798-6

International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.

Chinese-owned science journal created to rival the best

Nature, Published online: 29 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02759-zNewly-launched Vita is part of a broader government plan to give China a bigger say in what counts as high quality science.

Nature, Published online: 29 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02759-z

Newly-launched Vita is part of a broader government plan to give China a bigger say in what counts as high quality science.

China punishes prominent academics exposed by research sleuth

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02890-xSeveral scientists investigated for research-integrity violations by video-blogger ‘Student Geng’ have now faced disciplinary measures. The penalties are part o…

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02890-x

Several scientists investigated for research-integrity violations by video-blogger ‘Student Geng’ have now faced disciplinary measures. The penalties are part of a misconduct crackdown on 31 research teams.