Nature

https://www.nature.com/

• Multi-timescale reinforcement learning in the brain
• Closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation aids recovery from spinal cord injury
• Glioblastoma-instructed astrocytes suppress tumour-specific T cell immunity
• Radiation-induced amphiregulin drives tumour metastasis
• Phase I/II trial of iPS-cell-derived dopaminergic cells for Parkinson's disease
• Phase I trial of hES cell-derived dopaminergic neurons for Parkinson's disease
• The contribution of de novo coding mutations to meningomyelocele
• Programs, origins and immunomodulatory functions of myeloid cells in glioma

Nature is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious scientific journals in the world, alongside Science and Cell.

It has an exceptionally high Impact Factor (currently ~60+) and publication in Nature is often seen as a career-defining achievement.

The journal covers all scientific disciplines, from biology and physics to AI and medicine, making it a flagship interdisciplinary platform.

• Broad Visibility: Articles in Nature are widely read and cited, maximizing author exposure.
• Rigorous Editorial Standards: Peer review is strict, and editorial oversight is intensive.
• Cutting-Edge Research: Often publishes groundbreaking studies that define new fields or paradigms.
• Strong Brand Recognition: Numerous successful sub-journals (e.g., Nature Neuroscience, Nature Medicine) share its prestige.

• Overemphasis on Novelty: Favors surprising or “sexy” results over rigorous, incremental science. Leads to publication bias.
• Reproducibility Issues: Several high-profile papers have failed replication or were retracted. Prestige doesn’t equal reliability.
• Editorial Bias: Some opinion pieces and editorial stances reflect ideological leanings, especially on politically charged topics.
• Opaque Peer Review: High rejection rate (~90–95%) and lack of transparency. Peer reviews are not published.
• Elitism and Pressure: The pressure to publish in Nature can distort scientific behavior, promoting overstated claims and excluding researchers from less prestigious institutions.

Nature is a powerful and influential force in global science. Its prestige is well-earned but should not be mistaken for neutrality or infallibility.

Readers must critically appraise each article rather than relying on the journal label alone.

Prestige is not a substitute for proof. Even the most respected journals must be read with skepticism. — Anonymous reviewer