Special reports
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2008
Sea of Dreams
Quirin Schiermeier
26 November 2008
They may have first been lured by the romance of underwater discovery, but oceanographers are now riding a wave of career growth and recognition, says Quirin Schiermeier.
Making a difference
Paroma Basu, Jane Qiu and Kendall Powell
15 October 2008
The demand for science skills in non-governmental organizations is rising. Paroma Basu, Jane Qiu and Kendall Powell report.
Collision course
Eric Hand
10 September 2008
This month, all eyes in the high-energy-physics community will be on the long-awaited launch of CERN's new particle collider. But US budget cuts and an uncertain job market mean the field has little else to celebrate. Eric Hand reports.
Dissension in the ranks
Genevive Bjorn
20 August 2008
Graduate programmes are rated by various organizations using different criteria. How much use are these rankings? Genevive Bjorn surveys the options.
Benefits blues
Bryn Nelson
3 July 2008
As much of the developed world moves to recognize same-sex relationships, gay scientists in some places are swimming against a conservative tide that limits partners' rights. Bryn Nelson reports
Taking the industry road
Robin Mejia
18 June 2008
Robin Mejia reports on the perils and opportunities of doing scientific work that is funded by private companies.
China's challenge
Wei Zeng
23 April 2008
Young researchers in China face stiff competition as they strive to establish labs or find other scientific careers. Wei Zeng explores what it takes to succeed as a Chinese scientist.
The art of self-defence
Virginia Gewin
26 March 2008
Vaccines are no longer 'worthy but dull'. A heady mix of funding and breakthroughs is bringing this once-quiet area to life, says Virginia Gewin.
Closing the gaps
Paul Smaglik
19 March 2008
US researchers are keen to find ways to address health disparities among minorities. Paul Smaglik reports.
The new networking nexus
Virginia Gewin
20 February 2008
A crop of websites is making networking among scientists easier than ever. Virginia Gewin logs in.
A career at the museum
Ricki Lewis
9 January 2008
For scientists who want to combine public outreach with research, a museum may be the perfect place to work, says Ricki Lewis.
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