Swimming starfish, a departing dinosaur and a lot of ice
Jan 26, 2017, 7:00 pm By Daniel Cressey
The sharpest science shots from December and January, selected by Nature ’s photo team. Nature…Trump agenda threatens US legacy of science diplomacy
Jan 26, 2017, 7:00 pm By Alexandra Witze
Concerns mount that the new US president will sideline science’s role in international relations.…Hybrid zoo: Introducing pig–human embryos and a rat–mouse
Jan 25, 2017, 7:00 pm By Sara Reardon
Chimaeras could pave the way for growing human organs in other animals. Nature News doi:…Doomsday Clock ticks closer to apocalypse
Jan 25, 2017, 7:00 pm By Erin Ross
Measure of humanity's risk of annihilation now sits at 2.5 minutes to midnight, the highest level of…First look at LSD in action reveals acid-trip biochemistry
Jan 25, 2017, 7:00 pm By Amy Maxmen
Studies reveal drug's crystal structure and how it affects people's perceptions of meaning. Nature…Physicists doubt bold report of metallic hydrogen
Jan 25, 2017, 7:00 pm By Davide Castelvecchi
Many researchers are sceptical of a paper claiming to have compressed hydrogen to a metallic state.…World’s foremost institute on death and disease metrics gets massive cash boost
Jan 24, 2017, 7:00 pm By Declan Butler
Centre evaluates how public-health spending can improve mortality rates and disease burden, but many…Plant biologists welcome their robot overlords
Jan 24, 2017, 7:00 pm By Heidi Ledford
Old-school areas of plant biology are getting tech upgrades that herald more detailed, faster data…Big science has a buzzword problem
Jan 24, 2017, 7:00 pm By Megan Scudellari
Moonshots, road maps, frameworks and more are proliferating, but few can agree on what these names…Hottest year, atomic-clock problems and a diversity failure
Jan 24, 2017, 7:00 pm By Nature
The week in science: 20–26 January 2017. Nature 541 440 doi: 10.1038/541440aHow to find the right answer when the 'wisdom of the crowd' fails
Jan 24, 2017, 7:00 pm By Erin Ross
A new algorithm succeeds by asking members of large groups how they think others will respond.…We must urgently clarify data-sharing rules
Jan 23, 2017, 7:00 pm By Jan-Eric Litton
Scientists have worked hard to ensure that Europe’s new data laws do not harm science, but one…D-Wave upgrade: How scientists are using the world’s most controversial quantum computer
Jan 23, 2017, 7:00 pm By Elizabeth Gibney
Scepticism surrounds the ultimate potential of D-wave machines, but researchers are already finding…‘You never said my peer review was confidential’ — scientist challenges publisher
Jan 22, 2017, 7:00 pm By Quirin Schiermeier
Open-science advocate says journals should be clearer to peer-reviewers about terms and conditions.…Scientists join massive protest against Trump
Jan 21, 2017, 7:00 pm By Nature
Researchers march in Washington DC to defend their work as US president takes office. Nature News…Rumours swirl about Trump's science adviser pick
Jan 19, 2017, 7:00 pm By Alexandra Witze
Climate sceptic William Happer and ardent critic of academia David Gelernter have met with the…Science in the White House: Watching the Trump inauguration
Jan 19, 2017, 7:00 pm By Nature
Nature will be tracking the new president's first day. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2017.21339Scientists on their hopes and fears for Trump administration
Jan 19, 2017, 7:00 pm By Jane J. Lee
Comments about the new US president and the importance of science flowed under the #USofScience and…Enzyme firm invests in NgAgo protein at centre of gene-editing row
Jan 19, 2017, 7:00 pm By David Cyranoski
Danish company Novozymes enters agreement with Chinese genome-editing centre. Nature News doi:…Four ways Trump could unravel Obama's science legacy
Jan 18, 2017, 7:00 pm By Lauren Morello
From stem-cell law to national monuments, the president-elect has myriad opportunities to transform…
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