US government probe into postdoc visas worries scientists

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03345-zThe administration says that the universities being investigated are using the visas to undercut wages for US nationals, but researchers say that restricting inte…

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03345-z

The administration says that the universities being investigated are using the visas to undercut wages for US nationals, but researchers say that restricting international applications could harm science.

Experienced researchers ‘disrupt’ less than rookie scientists — but their ideas last

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03339-xResearchers have found a link between a scientist’s experience and and whether their ideas have a lasting influence.

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03339-x

Researchers have found a link between a scientist’s experience and and whether their ideas have a lasting influence.

Audio long read: How to stay smart in the age of AI — the science of critical thinking

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03228-3Although worries are growing about AI’s potential to blunt reasoning skills, research has uncovered ways to keep the brain sharp.

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03228-3

Although worries are growing about AI's potential to blunt reasoning skills, research has uncovered ways to keep the brain sharp.

Microdosing LSD shows some cognitive benefits — but only for women

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03265-yDifferent effects of low-dose psychedelics on sustained attention in women and men deserve further investigation.

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03265-y

Different effects of low-dose psychedelics on sustained attention in women and men deserve further investigation.

Climate scientists face deluge of public-records requests about fossil-fuel studies

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03275-wA Nature investigation identified more than 30 requests since 2024 to US universities in a campaign questioning climate attribution science.

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03275-w

A Nature investigation identified more than 30 requests since 2024 to US universities in a campaign questioning climate attribution science.

‘Fiercely stubborn’: the US scientists continuing their research amid funding cuts

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03315-5Researchers working on climate change, diversity, transgender health and international aid have turned to lawsuits, private donors and alternative topics to keep …

Nature, Published online: 19 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03315-5

Researchers working on climate change, diversity, transgender health and international aid have turned to lawsuits, private donors and alternative topics to keep their projects going.