Nature, Published online: 09 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02843-4Evidence suggests that regular calls can keep kids learning when schooling is disrupted — plus, why a familiar world map may be about to change.

Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02800-1Nature staff discuss the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes — plus, the isolated energy flash that could be the first glimpse of dark matter.