Mysterious flickering brain signals could help to unlock secrets of consciousness

Nature, Published online: 27 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03384-6Monkeys’ brain activity flips 15 times per second between patterns linked to objects of which the monkeys are aware and patterns for objects outside their awarene…

Nature, Published online: 27 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03384-6

Monkeys’ brain activity flips 15 times per second between patterns linked to objects of which the monkeys are aware and patterns for objects outside their awareness.

Brazil election: many scientists relieved as Lula wins surprise victory

Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03446-9Scientific organizations in Brazil had rallied around the incumbent president, who defied expectations to defeat his opponent in a run-off.

Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03446-9

Scientific organizations in Brazil had rallied around the incumbent president, who defied expectations to defeat his opponent in a run-off.

Overlooked brown fat in our bodies linked to wide range of health benefits

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03302-wMassive study of more than 100,000 people finds surprise connection between ‘good’ body fat and improved mental health.

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03302-w

Massive study of more than 100,000 people finds surprise connection between ‘good’ body fat and improved mental health.

Can GLP-1s heal the brain? Obesity drugs get a makeover for addiction and depression

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03252-3Compounds inspired by the blockbuster weight-loss drugs are also being trialled for schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease, among other conditions.

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03252-3

Compounds inspired by the blockbuster weight-loss drugs are also being trialled for schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease, among other conditions.

Can your brain grow new neurons? How researchers are solving a century-old puzzle

Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03132-wScientists have debated for decades whether the human brain sprouts new neurons throughout life. What would it mean if it could — and how much evidence is enough?

Nature, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03132-w

Scientists have debated for decades whether the human brain sprouts new neurons throughout life. What would it mean if it could — and how much evidence is enough?

Flu season could kick off ‘incredibly’ early — what scientists are watching

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03150-8Cases in the Northern Hemisphere are cropping up weeks early, and they are dominated by a virus with a concerning mutation.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03150-8

Cases in the Northern Hemisphere are cropping up weeks early, and they are dominated by a virus with a concerning mutation.

GLP-1 drugs fail to help some people lose weight — scientists are on a quest for answers

Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03020-3Understanding why some people see no benefits from potent anti-obesity medications could lead to new therapies and personalized weight-loss regimens.

Nature, Published online: 24 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03020-3

Understanding why some people see no benefits from potent anti-obesity medications could lead to new therapies and personalized weight-loss regimens.

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.