Nature awards recognize inspiring women in science

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03545-7This year’s winners are a materials scientist and a champion of women’s science education. They — like all those shortlisted — are driven by the desire to suppor…

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03545-7

This year’s winners are a materials scientist and a champion of women’s science education. They — like all those shortlisted — are driven by the desire to support others.

Biotech firms are meant to pay to use Earth’s genetic data. They’re not.

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03554-6Global leaders at COP17 biodiversity summit complained that companies using public genetic data are not paying into a voluntary fund to protect nature.

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03554-6

Global leaders at COP17 biodiversity summit complained that companies using public genetic data are not paying into a voluntary fund to protect nature.