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The future of European research
With a new research commissioner arriving in Brussels, and big policy changes on the cards, Nature explains how scientists could be affected.
- Alison Abbott
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Better all the time
Innovation policies are more likely to be successful if they leverage existing capabilities, argues Daniel Sarewitz.
- Daniel Sarewitz
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IPCC flooded by criticism
Climate body slammed for errors and potential conflicts of interest.
- Quirin Schiermeier
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Safeguarding the integrity of protein archive
- Helen M. Berman
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From lab to laundry
University benefits should include housework help, study suggests.
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India offers foreign grant
Bangalore institute uses fellowship to entice young international researchers.
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Stem-cell line given the nod
NIH moves to approve cells in limbo after rule change.
- Brendan Borrell
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Plans for alien contact found wanting
Governments lack frameworks to respond to discoveries.
- Lucas Laursen
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Europe cannot keep its promises on fish stocks
Even with total cessation of fishing, UN target would still be missed.
- Daniel Cressey
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Climate of suspicion
With climate-change sceptics waiting to pounce on any scientific uncertainties, researchers need a sophisticated strategy for communication.
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NIH scrutinizes drug-company payments at Baylor
Funding agency raises 'serious concerns' about conflicts of interest.
- Brendan Borrell
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To make progress we must remember and learn from the past
- Bart Penders
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Call for a bigger vision
Science in Canada cannot realize its full potential without clear direction from government.
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Canada needs a polar policy
A lack of coordination in Arctic research funding leaves scientists without the support they need for fieldwork. John England outlines how Canada can set things right, and show leadership in the north.
- John England
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Streamlined chemical tests rebuffed
Europe impedes introduction of REACH safety assessments.
- Natasha Gilbert
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From geek to chic
Many stereotypes should be crushed, but some can prove beneficial to a fledgling scientist, says Peter Fiske.
- Peter Fiske
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Israeli government advisers threaten walkout
Research council says it wants independence from ministry.
- Haim Watzman
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India's nuclear future
Srikumar Banerjee, head of India's Atomic Energy Commission, outlines plans for the country's energy supply.
- K. S. Jayaraman