A mysterious jelly seems to be left behind by toads

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02974-8A scientist puzzles over the origins of a curious gelatinous substance, and the complexities of measuring time, in our weekly dip into Nature’s archive.

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02974-8

A scientist puzzles over the origins of a curious gelatinous substance, and the complexities of measuring time, in our weekly dip into Nature’s archive.

Is this idea from AI or humans? A detector claims it can tell

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03247-0A tool called IdeaLens helps to judge whether concepts — rather than just writing — in scientific papers are AI-generated.

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03247-0

A tool called IdeaLens helps to judge whether concepts — rather than just writing — in scientific papers are AI-generated.

What’s the secret sauce for happy scientists at work? These eight countries offer some clues

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03226-5Meaningful work, flexibility and job security all matter more than salaries do, Nature’s job satisfaction survey shows.

Nature, Published online: 13 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03226-5

Meaningful work, flexibility and job security all matter more than salaries do, Nature’s job satisfaction survey shows.