Briefing Chat: <b>Dog years: could longevity science extend your pets’ lives?</b>

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03553-7Nature staff discuss the emerging field of pet longevity — plus, a researcher decides not to care about their student reviews. Are they wrong?

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03553-7

Nature staff discuss the emerging field of pet longevity — plus, a researcher decides not to care about their student reviews. Are they wrong?

Patrick Stewart dies: how Captain Picard inspired today’s science leaders

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03543-9Researchers say his portrayal of the Star Trek character represented curiosity, thoughtfulness and an effort to understand others.

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03543-9

Researchers say his portrayal of the Star Trek character represented curiosity, thoughtfulness and an effort to understand others.

I built the UK government’s metascience unit — here’s what countries need to know

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03502-4To find evidence-backed ways to improve grant-funding processes, metascientists need freedom and money to experiment, as well as leaders who are willing to make c…

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03502-4

To find evidence-backed ways to improve grant-funding processes, metascientists need freedom and money to experiment, as well as leaders who are willing to make change.

Are dinosaur fossils hogging top journals? Analysis sparks debate over ‘charismatic’ finds

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03512-2Fossils of dinosaurs, mammals and other glamorous species are over-represented in high-profile titles, suggests a study of thousands of palaeontology papers.

Nature, Published online: 30 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03512-2

Fossils of dinosaurs, mammals and other glamorous species are over-represented in high-profile titles, suggests a study of thousands of palaeontology papers.

How the US mid-term elections could shake up science

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03479-0A Democratic victory in Congress could halt the Trump administration’s controversial grant-review plan and curb some of its funding actions.

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03479-0

A Democratic victory in Congress could halt the Trump administration’s controversial grant-review plan and curb some of its funding actions.

Even stupendous black holes can’t explain dark matter

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03386-4The theoretical objects would have left a larger imprint on cosmic radiation if they were a source of the invisible force pulling together the galaxies.

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03386-4

The theoretical objects would have left a larger imprint on cosmic radiation if they were a source of the invisible force pulling together the galaxies.

Daily briefing: The three red flags of suspicious journals

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03548-4These warning signs suggest a journal might be engaging in dubious publishing activities. Plus, the brain clears out faulty neurons at birth and whether a giant ‘…

Nature, Published online: 29 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03548-4

These warning signs suggest a journal might be engaging in dubious publishing activities. Plus, the brain clears out faulty neurons at birth and whether a giant ‘sunshade’ could cool Earth.