How democracy depends on science — and must protect it

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03510-4Verified information from trusted experts is crucial to help the public and governments navigate rapid changes and increasing complexity.

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03510-4

Verified information from trusted experts is crucial to help the public and governments navigate rapid changes and increasing complexity.

Why we’re setting up an institute for radically broad thinking

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03397-1The scale of today’s challenges demands a fresh approach — across all disciplines. Here’s how we’re making space for researchers to generate new ideas.

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03397-1

The scale of today’s challenges demands a fresh approach — across all disciplines. Here’s how we’re making space for researchers to generate new ideas.

Chinese doctoral students in clinical medicine can graduate without a thesis — more degrees to follow

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03480-7Postgraduate students studying professional medicine degrees can qualify with a ‘practical achievement’.

Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03480-7

Postgraduate students studying professional medicine degrees can qualify with a ‘practical achievement’.