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15 years of topological matter
15 years ago, topological insulators were discovered, marking the start of a new branch of condensed matter physics.
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Focal Point on Bioplastics in Japan
One of the most abundant base materials for bioplastics is cellulose, which is responsible for the structural rigidity of plant cell walls.
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Cancer research
Cancer is a leading cause of death, accounting for nearly one in six deaths worldwide. Many cancers can be cured, especially if detected early and treated effectively.
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Rifts
Earth’s tectonic plates extend and break-apart during rifting.
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Acute kidney injury
Acute kidney injury, a common occurrence among hospital patients, can trigger a range of long-term health problems.
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Careers advice from scientists in industry
Scientific careers in industry range from jobs at multinational technology and life-sciences companies employing tens of thousands of people to positions at one-person start-ups spun off from universities.
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Chronic kidney disease
Every 30 minutes, our kidneys filter all the blood in the body.
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Japan
Japan is the world’s third largest economy, but for years now it has lagged in science and research compared to smaller economies such as Germany and the United Kingdom.
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Resources for mid-career scientists
What is the mid-career stage in science and how can scientists prepare for it?
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Disability and ableism in science careers
Disabled researchers are under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Extracellular vesicles
Selected, recent articles from across the Nature Portfolio that document the recent progress in understanding the biology of EV-mediated cell–cell communication and advances in clinical translation of EVs.
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