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The British nuclear power programme is not alone by being in a mess, but its particular condition is a pointer to other faults in British industry — and to some general remedies.
The surprising observation of mono-energetic positrons in heavy-ion collisions may not be the signature of a novel particle but merely a sign that classical physics has been overlooked.
Bacteria, fungi and yeast have captured a degree of attention that belies their dimensions. This week's review examines microbial techniques from the fermenter to the autoclave.
