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Nature will not be taking sides in the forthcoming British general election on 11 June, which is appropriate but which may be thought to require explanation.
Careful shaping of the profile of a light beam makes it possible to increase greatly the distance over which the peak intensity is not degraded by diffraction.
The application of new reproductive technologies carries all manner of threats to the dignity of human life. Should not scientists show some restraint?
Probing for electron microscopy and microanalysis requires samples with undamaged ultrastructure. A new technique for nondestructive freezing has been developed for better sample preparation.
Tissue culturists of every type and description will be in Washington, D. C. for next week's US Tissue Culture Association meeting on 27–30 May. Below are some of the products they will see on a stroll through the exhibit hall.
