Author: Ben Deighton

AI researchers reckon with the $1.5 million ‘academia tax’

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02026-1Academics explain that their research freedom beats the increased salary they would get in the corporate sector, but emerging hybrid models might allow them to …

Nature, Published online: 10 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02026-1

Academics explain that their research freedom beats the increased salary they would get in the corporate sector, but emerging hybrid models might allow them to get the best of both worlds.

Dose once, treat forever: drugs are being engineered to last much longer

Nature, Published online: 09 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02660-9Medication that persists inside the body for months or years could transform the treatment and prevention of many conditions — especially in low- and middle-inc…

Nature, Published online: 09 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02660-9

Medication that persists inside the body for months or years could transform the treatment and prevention of many conditions — especially in low- and middle-income countries.

What employers are looking for in the age of AI — and four ways to provide it

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01913-xFor applicants whose knowledge of AI stops at the name ChatGPT, Nature spoke to academics, employers and early-career researchers to find out what you need to expa…

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01913-x

For applicants whose knowledge of AI stops at the name ChatGPT, Nature spoke to academics, employers and early-career researchers to find out what you need to expand your understanding.