Scale of snakebites estimated globally

Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02642-xUsing available data and modelling to assess the incidence of snakebites and associated deaths provides information needed for efforts to tackle this public-health…

Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02642-x

Using available data and modelling to assess the incidence of snakebites and associated deaths provides information needed for efforts to tackle this public-health concern.

Why are rich people so pessimistic? What the numbers say

Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02687-yOptimism about the future can seem in short supply nowadays, but people’s age, where they live and their expectations have a lot to do with it.

Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02687-y

Optimism about the future can seem in short supply nowadays, but people’s age, where they live and their expectations have a lot to do with it.

What’s your lab’s archetype? The answer could inform how you use AI

Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02543-zA white paper gives research groups four priority models, each of which uses artificial intelligence differently.

Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02543-z

A white paper gives research groups four priority models, each of which uses artificial intelligence differently.

AI models are being used to track zoonotic diseases. Will they prevent the next pandemic?

Nature, Published online: 30 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02684-1Spread of diseases between humans and animals is an issue around the world. But AI models can be used to monitor their progress.

Nature, Published online: 30 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02684-1

Spread of diseases between humans and animals is an issue around the world. But AI models can be used to monitor their progress.

Will Meta’s deal make social media safe for kids? Researchers are dubious

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02733-9Nature talks to specialists about the changes coming to Facebook and Instagram, and whether there’s evidence they will help.

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02733-9

Nature talks to specialists about the changes coming to Facebook and Instagram, and whether there’s evidence they will help.