Excitement as Mars rover drills first rock core for return to Earth
The sample collected by NASA's Perseverance rover might be volcanic, helping scientists to understand the red planet's evolution.
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COVID vaccine inequity, species swaps — the week in infographics
Nature highlights three key infographics from the week in science and research.
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A cocktail of pesticides, parasites and hunger leaves bees down and out
Pollinators are under threat. A meta-analysis reveals that the combination of agrochemicals, parasites and malnutrition has a cumulative negative effect on bees, and that pesticide–pesticide interactions increase bee mortality.
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Materials science
Researchers are rethinking the nature and potential of matter. From new metal mixes that form more efficient catalysts to bio-inspired super-black products, their work is driving advances in manufacturing, drug discovery and product design.
