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Nature 420, 21-22 (7 November 2002) | doi:10.1038/420021b

Shining a light on molecules

Robin M. Hochstrasser1

The introduction of a new journal often signals the emergence of a sub-field or scientific direction that needs to establish a voice of its own, a place where specialists can air their views. A new journal can provide a balance when trends narrow the impact of journals that were intended to have a broader context.