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.

Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-wNature reporters discuss the country-music icon’s advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-w

Nature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

The Moderna cancer vaccine offers hope — now we must speed up personalized therapies

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02680-5A positive trial holds promise for treating people with cancer. More research is needed to get effective vaccines to the clinic.

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02680-5

A positive trial holds promise for treating people with cancer. More research is needed to get effective vaccines to the clinic.

Heisuke Hironaka obituary: mathematician who smoothed out geometry’s complexities

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02688-xHis awe-inspiring proof for the resolution of singularities — such as peaks, edges and self-crossings — revolutionized algebraic geometry.

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02688-x

His awe-inspiring proof for the resolution of singularities — such as peaks, edges and self-crossings — revolutionized algebraic geometry.

What employers are looking for in the age of AI — and four ways to provide it

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01913-xFor applicants whose knowledge of AI stops at the name ChatGPT, Nature spoke to academics, employers and early-career researchers to find out what you need to expa…

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01913-x

For applicants whose knowledge of AI stops at the name ChatGPT, Nature spoke to academics, employers and early-career researchers to find out what you need to expand your understanding.