Nature News - Archive
Biology and other science news items from Nature News, the popular science syndication arm of the premier international science publisher, the Nature Publishing Group. Nature News is an authoritative and accessible online roundup of what's new in science research.
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July 6, 2015
Geneticists reveal what makes great rice
Gene responsible for long grains and pleasing texture can now be bred into existing varieties without sacrificing yield.
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July 6, 2015
Climate scientists discuss future of their field
Paris science meeting prepares the ground for UN climate talks in December.
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July 1, 2015
Plant collections left in the cold by cuts
North America’s herbaria wilt under pressure for space and cash.
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July 1, 2015
Europe braces for more climate litigation
Dutch order to cut emissions opens door for citizens' lawsuits elsewhere.
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July 1, 2015
SpaceX rocket failure threatens support for commercial spaceflight
The destruction of an unmanned rocket on Sunday comes at a tricky time for NASA and the International Space Station.
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June 29, 2015
Sex divide seen in mechanism that produces persistent pain
Research showing that male and female mice regulate pain sensitivity differently raises questions about gender balance in experimental design.
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June 28, 2015
SpaceX rocket to space station explodes after launch
Incident marks third recent failure to carry supplies to orbiting laboratory.
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June 26, 2015
A battle of the sexes is waged in the genes
Sequencing data point to longstanding conflict between the chromosomes that determine sex.
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June 24, 2015
Neuroscience: The hard science of oxytocin
As researchers work out how oxytocin affects the brain, the hormone is shedding its reputation as a simple cuddle chemical.
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June 24, 2015
Earth science wrestles with conflict-of-interest policies
Industry-funding controversies highlight lack of standards among field’s journals.
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