Here's to 2004

Thanks to all of you who responded to our request for New Year's wishes. Your suggestions range from futuristic visions such as photosynthesis in humans and nanocameras that fit inside cells, to serious themes including recognition for scientists in developing countries and freedom from reliance on oil. Together, they provide a fascinating glimpse into what's important to news@nature.com readers all over the world in 2005.

Navy biologist detects first call from the abyss.

Catalytic cotton chows down on dirt.

Space agency plans studies on human hibernation.

The right name can affect how others rate your looks.

Pollsters may be aided by test of how judgmental voters are.

Failure to fix oxygen unit could leave orbiting lab crewless.

You can swim just as fast in a pool of gloop.

Cloned monkey embryos transferred into mothers.

Improved techniques can reduce multiple births and cut health risks.

International agreement could preserve important sites.

Prominent penis gives cold-dwelling mammals an edge.

The right name can affect how others rate your looks.

Journal editors reveal researchers' wicked ways.

Brain chip reads mind by tapping straight into neurons.

New tissue grafts will help study cancer's causes.

You can swim just as fast in a pool of gloop.

New search engine ranks papers by importance, and finds the free versions.

But experts challenge diagnosis that relies on snapshots of politician.

Physicist plans to pay up on long-standing bet.