The week in science: 8–14 April 2016
Apr 12, 2016, 8:00 pm By Nature
Human embryos made HIV-resistant; reusable rocket lands on ship; Pfizer calls off merger with…Gene-editing surge drives US to rethink regulations
Apr 11, 2016, 8:00 pm By Heidi Ledford
Committee begins study to guide oversight of modified organisms. Nature 532 158 doi: 10.1038/532158aRescued Japanese spacecraft delivers first results from Venus
Apr 11, 2016, 8:00 pm By Elizabeth Gibney
Streaked acidic clouds and a bow shape in the atmosphere are among Akatsuki’s findings. Nature 532…Mystery factors protect lucky few from severe genetic disorders
Apr 10, 2016, 8:00 pm By Bethany Augliere
Massive genomic study picks up disease-linked mutations in otherwise healthy people. Nature News…Measurement of Universe's expansion rate creates cosmological puzzle
Apr 10, 2016, 8:00 pm By Davide Castelvecchi
Discrepancy between observations could point to new physics. Nature News doi:…Brain scans reveal how LSD affects consciousness
Apr 10, 2016, 8:00 pm By Zoe Cormier
Drugs researcher David Nutt discusses brain-imaging studies with hallucinogens. Nature News doi:…Kepler spacecraft in emergency mode
8:00pm By Alexandra Witze
NASA engineers work to recover the telescope on the eve of a new type of planet search. Nature News…How one lab challenged a grant rejection and won €5 million
Apr 7, 2016, 8:00 pm By Ewen Callaway
A British scientist successfully appealed against an unfavourable grant review — but the road to…Second Chinese team reports gene editing in human embryos
Apr 7, 2016, 8:00 pm By Ewen Callaway
Study used CRISPR technology to introduce HIV-resistance mutation into embryos. Nature News doi:…HIV overcomes CRISPR gene-editing attack
Apr 6, 2016, 8:00 pm By Ewen Callaway
Virus can quickly develop mutations that resist attack by DNA-shearing enzymes. Nature News doi:…Door-to-door canvassing reduces transphobia
Apr 6, 2016, 8:00 pm By Heidi Ledford
A simple, non-judgemental chat can lessen prejudice toward transgender people. Nature News doi:…Snow-sensing fleet to unlock water's icy secrets
Apr 5, 2016, 8:00 pm By Alexandra Witze
Airborne experiments aim to fill in the blanks of global water resources as the climate changes.…Mental health: There’s an app for that
Apr 5, 2016, 8:00 pm By Emily Anthes
Smartphone apps claim to help conditions from addiction to schizophrenia, but few have been…Negotiations to tame marine Wild West begin
Apr 5, 2016, 8:00 pm By Daniel Cressey
Nations debate how to protect biodiversity in the high seas. Nature 532 18 doi: 10.1038/532018aMysterious antidepressant target reveals its shape
Apr 5, 2016, 8:00 pm By Sara Reardon
But questions about the role of brain chemistry in depression may prevent the findings from spurring…The week in science: 1–7 April 2016
Apr 5, 2016, 8:00 pm By NatureEbola emergency over; Ice wall to contain Fukushima leak; and ET search begins. Nature 532 10 doi:…Trump’s immigration stance stokes fears for science
Apr 4, 2016, 8:00 pm By Heidi Ledford
Rhetoric in US presidential campaign concerns researchers — particularly Muslims. Nature 532 13…What new GSK patent policy means for the developing world
Apr 4, 2016, 8:00 pm By Asher Mullard
Analysts welcome focus on cancer drugs for poorest countries but caution that more work needs to be…Recognize the value of social science
Apr 4, 2016, 8:00 pm By Andrew Webster
A professional body for UK social scientists can help to improve research practice — and not just…Controversial dark-matter claim faces ultimate test
Apr 4, 2016, 8:00 pm By Davide Castelvecchi
Multiple teams finally have the material they need to repeat enigmatic experiment. Nature 532 14…
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