Nature is expanding Registered Reports to all the fields in which we publish

May 29, 2026 · 4:32 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

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Nature is expanding its Registered Reports format to all fields of research it publishes. This initiative aims to enhance the credibility of scientific claims by ensuring rigorous peer review before data collection. The new guidelines will allow a broader range of studies, including those that gather large datasets or compare methods, to utilize this format.

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▪Registered Reports improve the credibility of scientific claims by rewarding sound methods and analyses.
▪The new guidelines will welcome Registered Reports across various research fields, extending beyond just confirmatory research.
▪This format ensures that all results are published, avoiding the 'file-drawer problem' where negative results are often ignored.

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Original publisher	Nature
Canonical URL	https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01629-y
Publication time	Fri, 29 May 2026 16:32:39 +0000
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EDITORIAL 27 May 2026 Nature is expanding Registered Reports to all the fields in which we publish Registered Reports improve the credibility of scientific claims by rewarding big questions, sound methods and solid analyses. They need to become a standard tool in research. Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X You have full access to this article via your institution. Download PDF Registered Reports avoid the ‘file-drawer problem’, in which negative or inconclusive results never see the light of day.Credit: GettyDo algorithms used by social-media platforms amplify posts that are emotive, toxic, political or perceived as moralizing? And, if they do, does that affect how users see their social world? William Brady, a social psychologist at Northwestern University in Evanston,…

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