Could a giant sunshade in space ‘solve global warming’? Scientists are taking the idea seriously

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03415-2Some say the concept is complete fantasy, but a detailed analysis suggests that the falling cost of rocket launches might make it feasible in a few decades.

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03415-2

Some say the concept is complete fantasy, but a detailed analysis suggests that the falling cost of rocket launches might make it feasible in a few decades.

The shifting sands of research independence: why mid-career scientists crave security

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02670-7A project to improve understanding of an often-neglected group in academia aims to help its members to navigate career uncertainty.

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02670-7

A project to improve understanding of an often-neglected group in academia aims to help its members to navigate career uncertainty.

Is research funding now a lottery? Elite funder ERC swamped by applications

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03476-3A marked rise in submissions for the European Research Council’s grants is pushing down success rates.

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03476-3

A marked rise in submissions for the European Research Council’s grants is pushing down success rates.

These three red flags could unmask dodgy journals

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03325-3As poor publishing practices proliferate, scholarly databases are under pressure to ensure the titles they list are reputable.

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03325-3

As poor publishing practices proliferate, scholarly databases are under pressure to ensure the titles they list are reputable.

How the pandemic changed trust in science — in four charts

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03248-zThe largest analysis of its kind reveals the public’s changing relationship with science and the people who do it.

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03248-z

The largest analysis of its kind reveals the public’s changing relationship with science and the people who do it.

The grand plan to transform psychiatry — by personalizing mental-health care

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03391-7Could a blood sample, a brain scan and a look at your phone data transform how your psychiatrist treats you?

Nature, Published online: 28 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03391-7

Could a blood sample, a brain scan and a look at your phone data transform how your psychiatrist treats you?