Donor-funded science is rising in Brazil ― upending a long tradition

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02829-2Philanthropists are stepping up support for research in a country where scientists have relied on the government alone for funding.

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02829-2

Philanthropists are stepping up support for research in a country where scientists have relied on the government alone for funding.

How mosquitoes are conquering the world — in four charts

Nature, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03966-wMosquito-borne diseases are breaking records as climate change and other human influences allow the insects to expand their range.

Nature, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03966-w

Mosquito-borne diseases are breaking records as climate change and other human influences allow the insects to expand their range.

Consciousness research is having an AI moment. Will the hype help the field?

Nature, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02300-2The idea of AI sentience is drawing more focus to consciousness science. But some researchers aren’t sure that’s a good thing.

Nature, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02300-2

The idea of AI sentience is drawing more focus to consciousness science. But some researchers aren’t sure that’s a good thing.

How to end poverty and protect Earth: inside the debate tearing up economics

Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02216-xThe idea of prosperity without growth is gaining traction among researchers. So why are many economists sceptical?

Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02216-x

The idea of prosperity without growth is gaining traction among researchers. So why are many economists sceptical?