AI co-scientists are revolutionizing how research is done

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02931-5Artificial-intelligence systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments and analyse data — but humans still need to decide what makes sense.

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02931-5

Artificial-intelligence systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments and analyse data — but humans still need to decide what makes sense.

Six principles for supporting academic freedom in universities

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02932-4Many academics are concerned about threats to independent enquiry in higher education. Here’s how it can be protected while taking legitimate concerns into acco…

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02932-4

Many academics are concerned about threats to independent enquiry in higher education. Here’s how it can be protected while taking legitimate concerns into account.

Losing your way of life to climate change matters — and we need a way to measure it

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02928-0Climate losses extend beyond property and income. Policymakers need ways to assess what people value, experience and ultimately stand to lose.

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02928-0

Climate losses extend beyond property and income. Policymakers need ways to assess what people value, experience and ultimately stand to lose.

AI cracked the Navier–Stokes challenge. What does that mean for physics?

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02922-6Physicists and mathematicians are going beyond the classic equations of fluid dynamics to understand turbulence — often with the help of AI.

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02922-6

Physicists and mathematicians are going beyond the classic equations of fluid dynamics to understand turbulence — often with the help of AI.

Briefing Chat: Evidence mounts for hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun’s tomb

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02984-6Nature staff discuss data that could point to Nefertiti’s burial place — plus, the implant that translates brain activity into speech and gestures.

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02984-6

Nature staff discuss data that could point to Nefertiti’s burial place — plus, the implant that translates brain activity into speech and gestures.

Europe pushes for space independence amid geopolitical rifts

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02919-1The European Union is easing its reliance on US space infrastructure — and is seeking to grow its satellite and launch operations.

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02919-1

The European Union is easing its reliance on US space infrastructure — and is seeking to grow its satellite and launch operations.

How research funding took me out of the lab and into leadership

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02184-2Landing two large grants caused Anna Sandak to take on a managerial role in her team and made her reflect on what it means to contribute to research.

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02184-2

Landing two large grants caused Anna Sandak to take on a managerial role in her team and made her reflect on what it means to contribute to research.

Daily briefing: How to turn a paper into an AI agent

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02994-4A new tool is designed to help researchers interact with published papers. Plus, promising news for an RNA-based treatment for ALS and how psychoactive drugs mi…

Nature, Published online: 18 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02994-4

A new tool is designed to help researchers interact with published papers. Plus, promising news for an RNA-based treatment for ALS and how psychoactive drugs might have shaped pre-Incan culture.