Where are you ticklish? Researchers map the sensation across cultures

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02493-6People from Chinese, Dutch and Greek cultural backgrounds have the same ‘tickle hotspots’ on the body. And ticklishness is stronger in rarely touched areas.

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02493-6

People from Chinese, Dutch and Greek cultural backgrounds have the same ‘tickle hotspots’ on the body. And ticklishness is stronger in rarely touched areas.

Turning the tide: restoring Mozambican mangroves — in photos

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02199-9As urban expansion in Maputo threatens to destroy mangrove forests, marine biologist Célia Macamo is studying how to save them.

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02199-9

As urban expansion in Maputo threatens to destroy mangrove forests, marine biologist Célia Macamo is studying how to save them.

This AI tool claims to pick the top 1% of preprints. Should researchers trust it?

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02276-zQED Science says that its metrics reduce bias by assessing papers solely on the basis of their originality and validity.

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02276-z

QED Science says that its metrics reduce bias by assessing papers solely on the basis of their originality and validity.

Why environmental treaties must also address mental health

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02450-3Global conventions have mainly overlooked the psychological and social impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Here’s how to change that.

Nature, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02450-3

Global conventions have mainly overlooked the psychological and social impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Here’s how to change that.