Will the mRNA flu shot work better than a regular seasonal one? What the science says

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02502-8Moderna’s newly approved vaccine could allow manufacturers to respond more rapidly to changing influenza strains.

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02502-8

Moderna’s newly approved vaccine could allow manufacturers to respond more rapidly to changing influenza strains.

Can Anthropic’s invisible watermarks curb ‘AI slop’? Researchers remain sceptical

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02503-7New Claude models will watermark text and tag images as AI-generated, as Anthropic responds to EU AI regulations.

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02503-7

New Claude models will watermark text and tag images as AI-generated, as Anthropic responds to EU AI regulations.

Why China should reassess how it rewards young scientists

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02525-1Talent schemes helped to propel China to the forefront of global science. But the system places undue emphasis on prestigious titles as a means to secure career pr…

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02525-1

Talent schemes helped to propel China to the forefront of global science. But the system places undue emphasis on prestigious titles as a means to secure career prospects, putting pressure on young researchers.