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US academic health centres face challenges that may threaten the future vitality of the clinical research enterprise, but they are fighting back, says Diane Gershon.
Increased demand by public healthcare for an already dwindling number of doctors has resulted in a low supply of clinical researchers in France, says Catherine Tastemain.
Europe's research commissioner should develop a bolder vision for his 'European Research Area', while explicitly addressing the conflicting demands on the European Union's research programme.
Clues about the origin and fate of the Universe lie hidden in the microwave radiation left over from its early days. Tom Clarke examines the latest attempts to map the Big Bang's afterglow.
A marked rise in the number of people diagnosed with autism sparked controversy over the safety of certain vaccines. As the furore dies down, Kathleen Wong talks to researchers seeking the real causes of this unsettling condition.
Adding a simple powder to a drop of water gives it remarkable properties: the powder-coated drop no longer sticks to surfaces, and moves by rolling, much as a solid sphere would.
A high-resolution crystal structure of photosystem I, part of the machinery that performs photosynthesis, reveals how an extensive array of chlorophylls uses solar energy to transport electrons.
Models of Solar System formation have always had a hard time explaining the mysterious asteroid belt. By injecting new life into an old myth about the origin of asteroids, astronomers may now have the answer.
Mating patterns in sticklebacks have been investigated for over fifty years. The latest studies show how a complex interplay between males, females and the environment can contribute to the formation of new species.
Magnetism usually destroys superconductivity, but a magnetic nickel atom inserted into a high-temperature superconductor has surprisingly little effect on its local environment.
Damage to particular parts of the brain can cause spatial confusion and even eliminate awareness of areas of space around the body. The brain regions responsible for spatial awareness, however, are still under debate.
Birds are important constituents of any ecosystem. But they are also valuable monitors of environmental conditions — if their populations begin to decline, we need to know why.
A new type of rail track that propels trains by ordinary sunlight could revolutionize train travel. The alternative track works by storing energy in spring-loaded rails.
