China punishes prominent academics exposed by research sleuth

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02890-xSeveral scientists investigated for research-integrity violations by video-blogger ‘Student Geng’ have now faced disciplinary measures. The penalties are part o…

Nature, Published online: 21 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02890-x

Several scientists investigated for research-integrity violations by video-blogger ‘Student Geng’ have now faced disciplinary measures. The penalties are part of a misconduct crackdown on 31 research teams.

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.