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Tooth scratches reveal new clues to pterosaur dietsAnalysis puts paid to theory that most prehistoric flying reptiles ate fish.
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Long-awaited US report charts course for studies of Earth from spaceEarth scientists recommend smaller, cheaper missions to maximize science returns over the next decade.
- Alexandra Witze
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Indonesian scientists embrace preprint serverThe site’s creators want to open up the country's science to a wider audience.
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Scientific ballooning takes offCommercial providers open the market for new types of research flight.
- Alexandra Witze
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Germany vs Elsevier: universities win temporary journal access after refusing to pay feesScientists in Germany can still read journals even though institutions there have not renewed their subscriptions.
- Quirin Schiermeier
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Deep learning sharpens views of cells and genesNeural networks are making biological images easier to process.
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Nature 553, 9–10
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Put it on camera: How to get into scientific film- and video-makingIt’s easier than ever to learn how to produce captivating clips that can boost your scientific outreach — or open the door to a new job.
- Roberta Kwok
Nature 553, 117–119|
Medical research often ignores differing health outcomes for men and women
Female lead and last authors more likely to consider disparities related to sex and gender.
Nature 553, 119|
US universities to provide tools for post-PhD life
Institutions clarify goals and intended outcomes of graduate programmes.
Nature 553, 119

