• Horizons

    Read the four Horizon features in Nature this week in which specialists Marc Hauser, Paul Wender and Benjamin Miller, Ilina Singh and Nikolas Rose, and Thomas Hartung look in distinctive and provocative ways at future research agendas in human cultural expression, chemical synthesis, biomarkers and toxicology.

  • This week on the Nature Podcast

    This week, we're a step closer to an anti-ageing drug for people, we discover how and when our planet turned green, spot the most distant supernovae yet, and it's 20 years since the discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene.

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    Critical Component: Debating the scientific literature's pros and cons develops vital skills.

    Ask the Expert

    Time off: The down economy has not spared scientists. Deb Koen advises one reader on how to make the best use of his newly found down-time.

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    Grad Stats: US graduate numbers in science, engineering rise A Better Translation: Free service helps scientists get published

  • International Year of Astronomy

    The International Year of Astronomy Nature web focus is updated this week with a review from Andrea Cattaneo on how black holes shape galaxy evolution. Read the review and check the web focus regularly for updates throughout the year.

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