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Promises and pitfalls for new year

From what has been learned in 1982, the year ahead will be full of excitement. And in spite of the recession, most governments plan to protect basic research. But there are pitfalls to be avoided.

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Promises and pitfalls for new year. Nature 301, 1–3 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1038/301001a0

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