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Scattered light reveals composition of dangerous powders from up to a kilometre away. Nature News…Oil pipeline impact may be underestimated
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PCORI clinical-research initiative will collect information on some 30 million people. Nature 512 18…Humans have tripled mercury levels in upper ocean
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Immunization against pneumococcus in Africa also reduces levels of antibiotic resistance. Nature 512…Europe needs a research leader who will lead
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The next research commissioner for the European Union will need the drive and confidence to clear a…Open-access website gets tough
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Leading directory tightens listing criteria to weed out rogue journals. Nature 512 17 doi:…Organic synthesis: The robo-chemist
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The race is on to build a machine that can synthesize any organic compound. It could transform…Plump grizzlies offer diabetes clue
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Selective gene expression in stout bears helps them to maintain steady blood sugar. Nature News doi:…India stalls on GM crops
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As rumours swirl, government says it has not decided whether to allow field trials of transgenic…
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