This Collection seeks to gather pioneering research on low-carbon materials and sustainable construction practices. We welcome submissions exploring innovative materials, their applications, and the impact of sustainable construction on the built environment. By promoting the use of materials like fly ash and geopolymer concrete, we aim to contribute to advancements that support environmental sustainability and responsible resource use in the construction industry.

This Collection focuses on the immune monitoring of the skin microbiome, emphasizing the complex interactions between commensal bacteria and host immune responses. We welcome submissions that explore the implications of these interactions in skin inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and skin barrier homeostasis. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how the skin microbiome can influence immune function and pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches.

We welcome original research articles on membrane design, process optimization, fouling mitigation, hybrid treatment systems, and emerging technologies that advance the performance, sustainability, and scalability of membrane‑based wastewater treatment.

This Collection offers a platform for the latest original research on all aspects of amphibian ecology and evolution. We welcome studies contributing to our fundamental understanding of the origin and evolution, ecology, and broader insights into amphibian conservation.

This collection showcases metabolomics research led by Latin American authors or institutions across the field. Published in association with the Metabolomics Society Annual Meeting 2026, it highlights innovation and welcomes submissions beyond conference participation.

This Collection welcomes all contributions that advances the understanding of flood impacts. Manuscripts addressing data collection and data analysis, be it direct, indirect or intangible impacts, are welcomed. If addressing previous flood events, differentiating the flood type and/or flood pathway is highly welcomed.

BMC Medicine is calling for submissions to our new Collection on the challenges and opportunities in obesity treatment. As we advance our collective understanding of obesity treatment, future opportunities abound. Recent advances in pharmacotherapy, particularly with GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, offer novel avenues for managing weight and metabolic health.

This Collection explores synthetic clinical data and privacy-preserving AI for trustworthy health AI, with required public deposition of synthetic datasets.

This Collection focuses on advanced probabilistic, stochastic, and machine‑learning methods for quantifying and compensating uncertainties in geospatial environmental modelling. It aims to improve the reliability of spatial predictions for terrain, hydrology, land cover, and resource assessment through systematic uncertainty propagation, bias correction, and data‑driven compensation strategies.

This Collection, “Microbial Regulation of Nitrogen Cycling for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment,” aims to bring together recent advances in the microbial mechanisms, ecological regulation, process control, and environmental implications of nitrogen cycling in wastewater treatment systems.

This Collection focuses on advanced materials and technologies for sustainable fertilizer development and nutrient management. It highlights innovative approaches such as controlled-release fertilizers, smart coatings, hydrogel-based nutrient delivery systems, and circular nutrient recovery strategies aimed at improving nutrient-use efficiency and supporting climate-resilient agriculture.

AI for Sustainable Urban Planning

This Collection focuses on advanced strategies for plastic waste valorization, encompassing recycling technologies, functional material development, and integrated sustainability assessment. It welcomes contributions on mechanical, chemical, solvent-based, and thermochemical recycling, as well as studies linking process design, material performance, and techno-economic, life cycle, and socio-economic impacts.

Cognitive impairment across neuropsychiatric and oncological conditions remains underrecognized. This collection brings together research that leverages neuroimaging to identify objective biomarkers of cognitive dysfunction. It welcomes original research, systematic reviews, and translational studies aimed at bridging neuroscience and clinical medicine to advance both diagnosis and intervention

With this cross-journal Collection, the editors at Nature Communications, Communications Psychology and Scientific Reports invite manuscripts that highlight neural models of consciousness. Topics include, but are not limited to, neural correlates of consciousness, theories of consciousness, meditation, and conscious awareness.

This cross-journal Collection focuses on studies that provide mechanistic insight with clear medical relevance into how inflammatory and immunometabolic processes shape chronic disease. We are particularly interested in research that elucidates causal pathways or cellular and molecular mechanisms, identifies clinically actionable biomarkers of disease risk or progression, and informs diagnostic or therapeutic approaches to target immune or immunometabolic pathways.

This Collection focuses on applications of AI in chronic disease management. We welcome submissions that examine how machine learning, digital health technologies, and related tools can support the prevention, monitoring, and treatment of chronic diseases. Work that demonstrates improved patient outcomes or advances sustainable health practices is particularly encouraged.

This Collection invites interdisciplinary scholarship that re-examines World War I through diverse lenses, uncovering overlooked narratives and challenging Eurocentric perspectives.

This Collection invites original research articles reporting robust studies across veterinary species and experimental approaches.

This Collection focuses on the latest advancements in vector-borne infectious diseases, emphasizing their implications for animal and human health. It invites research on emerging pathogens, innovative control strategies, and the interplay between environmental changes and disease dynamics. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, this Collection aims to enhance our understanding and response to these critical health challenges.