How to mobilize the agile science needed in a crisis

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03130-yTwo reports highlight the changes needed in academia to facilitate the fast, collaborative, responsive and inclusive research that aids global decision makers.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03130-y

Two reports highlight the changes needed in academia to facilitate the fast, collaborative, responsive and inclusive research that aids global decision makers.

Circular DNA exposes a weakness in cancer cells

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02966-8Repetitive sequences make extrachromosomal DNA vulnerable to breaks, which could be exploited for therapy — but might also promote tumour evolution.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02966-8

Repetitive sequences make extrachromosomal DNA vulnerable to breaks, which could be exploited for therapy — but might also promote tumour evolution.

Scientists take a radiometer for a spin in a hot-air balloon

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02973-9A satisfying congruence between genetics and cell-biology findings, and experiments at altitude with a rotating device that measures radiant energy, in this week’…

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02973-9

A satisfying congruence between genetics and cell-biology findings, and experiments at altitude with a rotating device that measures radiant energy, in this week’s peek at Nature’s archive.

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.

Brain organoids grafted into cortex-free mice will advance human brain research

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02967-7Cell-based models of the human cortex transplanted into mice produce neurons that are inaccessible in vitro, and could enable scientists to link brain injury to b…

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02967-7

Cell-based models of the human cortex transplanted into mice produce neurons that are inaccessible in vitro, and could enable scientists to link brain injury to behaviour.

Rising numbers of Asian and African PhD students choose to study in China

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02798-6International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02798-6

International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.

Why smart glasses are about to create a major privacy crisis

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03131-xAs AI wearables become discreet, cheap and mainstream, they risk normalizing non-consensual recording in everyday spaces.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03131-x

As AI wearables become discreet, cheap and mainstream, they risk normalizing non-consensual recording in everyday spaces.