News Q&A in 2013

Ellen Stofan looks to send scientists to the red planet.

How a forest full of microphones can fight poaching.

Maurice Moloney talks about his time at Rothamsted Research.

Geoengineering expert Tim Kruger encourages research on ways to take carbon out of the atmosphere.

Descendants of Henrietta Lacks endorse controlled access to cell line genome after meetings with Francis Collins.

Chief science adviser Peter Gluckman unpacks the country's ambitious cross-disciplinary research initiative.

Top government environmental scientist says wildlife control still necessary to stem bovine tuberculosis.

Paul Nurse, director of the Francis Crick Institute, tells Nature about the centre's scientific strategy.

Microbiologist Laura Piddock talks about her efforts to raise the profile of antibiotics research.

Michael Rawlins, outgoing chair of the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence, reflects on value-based pricing of medicines.

The founder of the Tang Prizes explains why scientists will be making the selections.