Brain organoids grafted into cortex-free mice will advance human brain research

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02967-7Cell-based models of the human cortex transplanted into mice produce neurons that are inaccessible in vitro, and could enable scientists to link brain injury to b…

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02967-7

Cell-based models of the human cortex transplanted into mice produce neurons that are inaccessible in vitro, and could enable scientists to link brain injury to behaviour.

Rising numbers of Asian and African PhD students choose to study in China

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02798-6International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02798-6

International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.

Why smart glasses are about to create a major privacy crisis

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03131-xAs AI wearables become discreet, cheap and mainstream, they risk normalizing non-consensual recording in everyday spaces.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03131-x

As AI wearables become discreet, cheap and mainstream, they risk normalizing non-consensual recording in everyday spaces.

How digital breakdowns affect supply chains — and endanger the global economy

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03105-zWhen supply chains fail, it’s often because of energy, computer or data-network failures. Addressing these requires a way to make interdependencies visible.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03105-z

When supply chains fail, it’s often because of energy, computer or data-network failures. Addressing these requires a way to make interdependencies visible.

Nobel physics prize awarded for detection of cosmic neutrinos

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03092-1Francis Halzen wins the 2026 award for his work on a neutrino observatory at the South Pole that has helped to unlock mysteries of the Universe.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03092-1

Francis Halzen wins the 2026 award for his work on a neutrino observatory at the South Pole that has helped to unlock mysteries of the Universe.

Cells, who needs them? Biochemists turn to proteins in a tube

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03136-6Scientists are using cell-free transcription and translation systems to synthesize proteins, design biology-based sensors and develop synthetic cells.

Nature, Published online: 06 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03136-6

Scientists are using cell-free transcription and translation systems to synthesize proteins, design biology-based sensors and develop synthetic cells.