Hidden reaction pathways inform additive engineering for perovskite LEDs

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11120-3Resolution and control of the hidden solution-phase chemistry of 5-aminovaleric acid added to perovskite precursor solutions is described for producing films with…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11120-3

Resolution and control of the hidden solution-phase chemistry of 5-aminovaleric acid added to perovskite precursor solutions is described for producing films with a near-unity mean peak photoluminescence quantum yield and near-infrared perovskite LEDs with enhanced external quantum efficiencies.

Advancing subseasonal forecasting with machine learning

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11126-xThe AI framework probabilistic bias correction is shown to correct weather forecast errors 2 to 6 weeks ahead and boost forecast skill, making it promising for im…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11126-x

The AI framework probabilistic bias correction is shown to correct weather forecast errors 2 to 6 weeks ahead and boost forecast skill, making it promising for improved extreme-weather prediction.

Engineered TYK2 dependence enables myeloid-selective IL-10 receptor agonism

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11176-1A tetravalent nanobody-based myeloid-selective IL-10 receptor agonist recapitulates IL-10’s potent suppression of monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells while…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11176-1

A tetravalent nanobody-based myeloid-selective IL-10 receptor agonist recapitulates IL-10’s potent suppression of monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells while avoiding stimulation of T cells.

A microexon regulatory code reveals autism-linked genetic variation

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11119-wA regulatory sequence code for neuronal microexons reveals genetic variants predicted to alter their splicing in individuals with autism.

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11119-w

A regulatory sequence code for neuronal microexons reveals genetic variants predicted to alter their splicing in individuals with autism.

Global conservation area coverage substantially exceeds current estimates

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11157-4A globally representative sample of 25 countries and territories indicates that conservation areas cover 26.81% of the land, much closer to the 30% by 2030 target…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11157-4

A globally representative sample of 25 countries and territories indicates that conservation areas cover 26.81% of the land, much closer to the 30% by 2030 target than officially reported.

Sexual dimorphism in epidermal stem cell dynamics

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11159-2Long-term live imaging of adult mouse ear skin reveals sex-specific differences in the clonal dynamics of epidermal stem cells and transit-amplifying cells during…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11159-2

Long-term live imaging of adult mouse ear skin reveals sex-specific differences in the clonal dynamics of epidermal stem cells and transit-amplifying cells during homeostasis.

Evidence for multi-Li<sup>+</sup> clustering in lithium-ion battery electrolytes

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11138-7Machine-learning-enabled atomistic simulations, spectroscopy, electrochemical data and quantum-chemical calculations reveal previously unstudied multi-lithium-ion…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11138-7

Machine-learning-enabled atomistic simulations, spectroscopy, electrochemical data and quantum-chemical calculations reveal previously unstudied multi-lithium-ion complexes without bound anions, improving understanding of lithium-ion-battery functionality at the atomic level.

Clasping folds enable superior elastic strength of graphene films

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11109-yTwo-dimensional graphene films with unusual folded surfaces are synthesized through a modular assembly strategy and show enhanced strength, toughness and elastic …

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11109-y

Two-dimensional graphene films with unusual folded surfaces are synthesized through a modular assembly strategy and show enhanced strength, toughness and elastic strain owing to stress distribution between interlayer folds.

Intrinsic physicochemical activity at microplastic–water interfaces

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11141-yCommodity microplastics exhibit intrinsic physicochemical activity at water interfaces, manifested by spontaneous generation of reactive oxygen species, challengi…

Nature, Published online: 14 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11141-y

Commodity microplastics exhibit intrinsic physicochemical activity at water interfaces, manifested by spontaneous generation of reactive oxygen species, challenging the prevailing paradigm of plastic inertness, with implications for human health and the environment.