More people obese than underweight
Apr 3, 2016, 8:00 pm By Heidi LedfordFour-decade analysis suggests that one-fifth of the world's population will be obese by 2025. Nature…How human sacrifice propped up the social order
Apr 3, 2016, 8:00 pm By Philip Ball
Understanding the role of state-sanctioned killing does more than illuminate the social evolution of…Geologists to drill into heart of dinosaur-killing impact
Mar 30, 2016, 8:00 pm By Alexandra Witze
Quest aims to uncover secrets of big craters across the Solar System. Nature News doi:…Flagship brain project releases neuro-computing tools
Mar 30, 2016, 8:00 pm By Quirin Schiermeier
Human Brain Project asks wider neuroscience community to start using its hardware and software.…Zika highlights role of controversial fetal-tissue research
Mar 30, 2016, 8:00 pm By Erika Check Hayden
Fetal tissue may prove crucial to probing link between virus and birth defects. Nature News doi:…Biology software promises easier way to program living cells
Mar 30, 2016, 8:00 pm By Erika Check Hayden
'Cello' automates the fast, reliable design of DNA-based logic circuits. Nature News doi:…Did humans drive 'hobbit' species to extinction?
Mar 29, 2016, 8:00 pm By Ewen Callaway
Latest excavations show Homo floresiensis to be tens of thousands of years older than thought.…Can a video game company tame toxic behaviour?
Mar 29, 2016, 8:00 pm By Brendan Maher
Scientists are helping to stop antisocial behaviour in the world's most popular online game. The…Green Climate Fund vows to up its game
Mar 29, 2016, 8:00 pm By Sanjay Kumar
Fund sets target of approving US$2.5 billion this year to help developing nations cope with climate…The week in science: 25–31 March 2016
Mar 29, 2016, 8:00 pm By Nature
Observatories go it alone; the Philippines gets its first satellite; and Russian funding concerns.…Scientists say ‘no’ to UK exit from Europe in Nature poll
Mar 29, 2016, 8:00 pm By Daniel Cressey
Most researchers in Britain and the wider EU think that the union benefits science. Nature 531 559…Antarctic model raises prospect of unstoppable ice collapse
Mar 29, 2016, 8:00 pm By Jeff Tollefson
Sea levels could rise by more than 15 metres by 2500 if greenhouse-gas emissions continue to grow.…24 hours at the X-ray factory
Mar 28, 2016, 8:00 pm By Richard Van Noorden
Behind the scenes at Europe’s massive synchrotron — where science never sleeps. Nature 531 564…Sugar tax could sweeten a market failure
Mar 28, 2016, 8:00 pm By Adam Briggs
Britain has announced a tax on sugary drinks. Countries should go further and target foods that have…Largest ever study of transgender teenagers kicks off
Mar 28, 2016, 8:00 pm By Sara Reardon
Scientists will track psychological and medical outcomes of controversial treatments to help…The race is on to develop Zika vaccine
Mar 27, 2016, 8:00 pm By Erika Check Hayden
Officials hope to avoid repeat of delayed response to Ebola epidemic. Nature News doi:…Japanese X-ray satellite loses communication with Earth
Mar 26, 2016, 8:00 pm By Alexandra WitzeFuture of the major astronomy probe remains unclear as pieces of space debris are reported. Nature…‘Minimal’ cell raises stakes in race to harness synthetic life
Mar 23, 2016, 8:00 pm By Ewen Callaway
Craig Venter’s creation comes as CRISPR gene-editing methods provide alternative ways to tinker…Prestigious Karolinska Institute dismisses controversial trachea surgeon
Mar 22, 2016, 8:00 pm By Alison AbbottPaolo Macchiarini says that he does not accept disciplinary-board findings. Nature News doi:…The black-hole collision that reshaped physics
Mar 22, 2016, 8:00 pm By Davide CastelvecchiA momentous signal from space has confirmed decades of theorizing on black holes — and launched a…
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