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Weapons labs to thrive as Obama trims nukes
President takes first steps towards goal of disarmament.
- Jeff Tollefson
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Concessions over science advice principles
Proposal that advisors should seek 'shared position' with government abandoned.
- Daniel Cressey
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Progressive thinking
It is time to abandon GDP as the overriding measure of social development and economic health.
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A step towards transparency
The lot of women scientists would improve with more openness in policy and practice, argues Jan Bogg.
- Jan Bogg
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UCLA brings together animal-research factions
Dialogue is key to dealing with extremism, say panellists on both sides of debate.
- Amber Dance
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Carbon sequestration: Buried trouble
Protesters saying "no to CO2" are just one roadblock facing carbon sequestration — a strategy that could help prevent dangerous climate change. Richard Van Noorden investigates.
- Richard Van Noorden
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China's patents push
Asia defies patent-filing downturn as global economy slips.
- David Cyranoski
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South Africa's opportunity
The nation's science enterprise still carries the scars of apartheid. But with reform — and increased funding — South Africa could become a catalyst for scientific progress throughout Africa.
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India plans science boost
Thousands of PhDs will be needed to fill faculty science posts by 2014.
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Big Apple biotech
More start-ups may be sticking around in New York City, as the city looks to a new science park, prizes and tax breaks to help kick-start a life-sciences cluster. Anne Harding reports.
- Anne Harding
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India's transgenic aubergine in a stew
Environment ministry rejects bid to grow genetically modified crop.
- K. S. Jayaraman
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IPCC: cherish it, tweak it or scrap it?
As calls for reform intensify following recent furores about e-mails, conflicts of interest, glaciers and extreme weather, five climatologists propose ways forward for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Their suggestions range from reaffirming the panel' governing principles to increasing the number and speed of its publications to replacing the volunteer organization with a permanently staffed structure.
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Spain's vision for science
Science minister Cristina Garmendia outlines her plans for research across Europe, and at home.
- Cristina Jiménez
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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