Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02216-x The idea of prosperity without growth is gaining traction among researchers. So why are many economists sceptical?
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01674-7 Digital people are fulfilling roles from running hospitals to giving lectures to offering companionship.
Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02150-y Batteries based on sodium ions are entering mass production. Some researchers say they could ultimately be a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium in electric cars and other energy...
Nature, Published online: 14 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02102-6 The development of time-keeping, and a book that brings an immune cell back in vogue, in this week’s pick from the Nature archive.