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.

This Collection invites submissions on the latest research in ecological networks, including multidisciplinary and integrative studies. We will consider original contributions presenting theoretical and methodological advancements, as well as application in real-world scenarios.

Exploring the connection between sustainability and durability, with particular reference to concrete and cementitious materials in an evolving environment.

Polymers are revolutionizing photonic systems by providing highly tunable, flexible, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional optical materials across applications in communications, sensing, and energy harvesting. This special issue highlights cutting-edge advancements in macromolecular design and functionalization that are driving the next generation of integrated optical devices and sustainable light technologies.

This Collection focuses on the ecology, adaptation, and sustainable management of Asia‑Pacific coastal systems, including mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs, and urban shorelines. It brings together interdisciplinary research on land‑sea connectivity, blue carbon, marine pollution, nature‑based solutions, and governance to support resilient coastal futures in the region.

This Collection is focused on multidisciplinary contributions that offer new insights into material performance and use towards solving sustainability issues that are pressing challenges of our time.

This Collection highlights cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for assessing chemicals. By showcasing advanced computational tools and in silico models, we aim to demonstrate how AI can accelerate, for example, hazard identification and guide the design of safer chemicals.

This Collection focuses on the molecular mechanisms linking climate and environmental stressors to cancer development, immune dysregulation, microbiome alterations, and disease progression. It highlights emerging therapeutic strategies, including natural products, microbial-derived compounds, immunomodulatory approaches, and translational technologies for cancer and related diseases.

This Collection focuses on neuropsychiatric symptoms, quality of life, and caregiver burden as structured clinical outcomes in rare genetic and neurogenetic diseases. It welcomes studies that link these dimensions to genetic diagnosis, prognosis, counselling, follow-up, and care planning

This collection on advances in data assimilation, interpretation, and modeling for water sustainability in Latin America welcomes original research, critical reviews, and case studies that contribute to extending the knowledge of surface and groundwater resources. It encourages studies in vulnerable regions in Latin America and critical comparisons with other parts of the world.

This special issue examines new research developments in financial innovation, with a focus on technological disruption, AI and machine learning, FinTech competition, digital financial inclusion, regulation and governance, systemic risks, sustainable finance, and long-term financial system evolution. It welcomes theoretically grounded and empirically rigorous studies on the mechanisms, impacts, and consequences of financial innovation.

This collection investigates the metabolic pathways shaping immune responses in cancer.

It is anticipated that groundbreaking discoveries will emerge, potentially transforming our approach to treating immune-related conditions. Investigations may uncover novel metabolic pathways that can be targeted to improve immune function or mitigate harmful inflammatory responses, leading to innovative therapeutic strategies.

Waste-derived alkali-activated materials (AAMs) have emerged as sustainable alternatives to conventional cementitious systems, offering compositional flexibility and the potential to enhance radiation shielding performance through the use of industrial by-products. This Collection focuses on the design, characterization, and performance of AAM developed for sustainable radiation shielding applications, covering material formulation, microstructural properties, mechanical and durability behavior.

The Topical Collection showcases research on sustainable skincare materials and technologies aligned with UN SDG3 and SDG12. It covers waterless and multi-purpose formulations, biodegradable and ethically sourced ingredients (including biotech/fermentation alternatives), renewable substitutes for mineral oils and silicones, packaging innovations, and life-cycle environmental impacts from sourcing to disposal.