NatureNews - Most recent articles - nature.com science feedsNature - the world's best science and medicine on your desktophttp://www.nature.com/nature/rdf/news/most-recentNature Publishing Groupen© Nature Publishing GroupNature News1744-7933© Nature Publishing Grouppermissions@nature.comNews at Nature - Most Recenthttp://www.nature.com/includes/rj_globnavimages/nature_logo.gifhttp://www.nature.com/newsNations to split telescope projecthttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/F6ioCqTm6e0/nature.2012.10719Australia and South Africa will share the SKA.Nations to split telescope project

Nature News , 25052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10719

Geoff Brumfiel

Australia and South Africa will share the SKA.

]]>Nations to split telescope projectGeoff Brumfieldoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10719Nature News , 25052012 2012-05-25Nature News2012-05-252012-05-2510.1038/nature.2012.10719http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10719Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10719Ageing eyes hinder biometric scanshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/pT_2rJRVG4c/nature.2012.10722Research suggests that irises do not remain the same for life after all.Ageing eyes hinder biometric scans

Nature News , 25052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10722

Duncan Graham-Rowe

Research suggests that irises do not remain the same for life after all.

]]>Ageing eyes hinder biometric scansDuncan Graham-Rowedoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10722Nature News , 25052012 2012-05-25Nature News2012-05-252012-05-2510.1038/nature.2012.10722http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10722Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10722White House petitioned to make research free to accesshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/oCxkoQnAYu0/nature.2012.10723Other science agencies should follow NIH policy, say campaigners.White House petitioned to make research free to access

Nature News , 25052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10723

Zoë Corbyn

Other science agencies should follow NIH policy, say campaigners.

]]>White House petitioned to make research free to accessZoë Corbyndoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10723Nature News , 25052012 2012-05-25Nature News2012-05-252012-05-2510.1038/nature.2012.10723http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10723Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10723Stem cells take root in drug developmenthttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/wTDCYspoWNU/nature.2012.10713Increasing use by industry showcases stem cell technology as research tool.Stem cells take root in drug development

Nature News , 24052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10713

Daniel Cressey

Increasing use by industry showcases stem cell technology as research tool.

]]>Stem cells take root in drug developmentDaniel Cresseydoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10713Nature News , 24052012 2012-05-24Nature News2012-05-242012-05-2410.1038/nature.2012.10713http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10713Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10713We must set planetary boundaries wiselyhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/P5aGZ5qESOs/485417aThe concept of environmental thresholds is compelling, but it has the potential to shift political focus to the wrong areas, says Simon L. Lewis.We must set planetary boundaries wisely

Nature 485, 417 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485417a

Simon L. Lewis

The concept of environmental thresholds is compelling, but it has the potential to shift political focus to the wrong areas, says Simon L. Lewis.

]]>We must set planetary boundaries wiselySimon L. Lewisdoi:10.1038/485417aNature 485, 417 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485417ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485417a4857399Column417417http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485417aSeven days: 18–24 May 2012http://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/x0sSPWUXwiU/485420aThe week in science: Canada shuts down influential lakes research site; France’s science minister appointed; and commercial spaceflight firm SpaceX launches its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station.Seven days: 18–24 May 2012

Nature 485, 420 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485420a

The week in science: Canada shuts down influential lakes research site; France’s science minister appointed; and commercial spaceflight firm SpaceX launches its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station.

]]>Seven days: 18–24 May 2012doi:10.1038/485420aNature 485, 420 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485420ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485420a4857399Seven days420421http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485420aFukushima’s doses talliedhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/NbKH8MpCpiQ/485423aStudies indicate minimal health risks from radiation in the aftermath of Japan’s nuclear disaster.Fukushima’s doses tallied

Nature 485, 423 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485423a

Geoff Brumfiel

Studies indicate minimal health risks from radiation in the aftermath of Japan’s nuclear disaster.

]]>Fukushima’s doses talliedGeoff Brumfieldoi:10.1038/485423aNature 485, 423 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485423ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485423a4857399News423424http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485423aHubble to revisit exoplanet puzzlehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/rJDEx5Ym88A/485428aTeam aims to settle running dispute over mysterious object.Hubble to revisit exoplanet puzzle

Nature 485, 428 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485428a

Ron Cowen

Team aims to settle running dispute over mysterious object.

]]>Hubble to revisit exoplanet puzzleRon Cowendoi:10.1038/485428aNature 485, 428 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485428ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485428a4857399News428428http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485428aCancelled project spurs debate over geoengineering patentshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/zzkh6ir7fx8/485429aSPICE research consortium decides not to field-test its technology to reflect the Sun’s rays.Cancelled project spurs debate over geoengineering patents

Nature 485, 429 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485429a

Daniel Cressey

SPICE research consortium decides not to field-test its technology to reflect the Sun’s rays.

]]>Cancelled project spurs debate over geoengineering patentsDaniel Cresseydoi:10.1038/485429aNature 485, 429 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485429ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485429a4857399News429429http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485429aBird-flu research: The biosecurity oversighthttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/nd4ZoYva1Sk/485431aThe fight over mutant flu has thrown the spotlight on a little-known government body that oversees dual-use research. Some are asking if it was up to the task.Bird-flu research: The biosecurity oversight

Nature 485, 431 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485431a

Brendan Maher

The fight over mutant flu has thrown the spotlight on a little-known government body that oversees dual-use research. Some are asking if it was up to the task.

]]>Bird-flu research: The biosecurity oversightBrendan Maherdoi:10.1038/485431aNature 485, 431 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485431ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485431a4857399News Feature431434http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485431aGran Sasso: Chamber of physicshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/P89UUfTP1uo/485435aThe world's largest underground laboratory has been a success story for Italian science. But 30 years after construction began, its future is uncertain.Gran Sasso: Chamber of physics

Nature 485, 435 23052012 doi: 10.1038/485435a

Nicola Nosengo

The world's largest underground laboratory has been a success story for Italian science. But 30 years after construction began, its future is uncertain.

]]>Gran Sasso: Chamber of physicsNicola Nosengodoi:10.1038/485435aNature 485, 435 23052012 2012-05-23Nature2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/485435ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485435a4857399News Feature435438http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485435aLike attracts like?http://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/Ckuvly-b5GA/nature.2012.10698Everything you thought you knew about electrostatics is probably wrong.Like attracts like?

Nature News , 23052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10698

Philip Ball

Everything you thought you knew about electrostatics is probably wrong.

]]>Like attracts like?Philip Balldoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10698Nature News , 23052012 2012-05-23Nature News2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/nature.2012.10698http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10698Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10698New desalination technique yields more drinkable waterhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/uLUWlbwgoUE/nature.2012.10702A new, more energy-efficient seawater distillation membrane yields more potable water, and less briny discharge.New desalination technique yields more drinkable water

Nature News , 23052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10702

Larry Greenemeier

A new, more energy-efficient seawater distillation membrane yields more potable water, and less briny discharge.

]]>New desalination technique yields more drinkable waterLarry Greenemeierdoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10702Nature News , 23052012 2012-05-23Nature News2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/nature.2012.10702http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10702Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10702'Artificial leaf' hits development hurdlehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/xwGc5qjNu0w/nature.2012.10703Company founded to commercialize solar hydrogen device goes back to drawing board.'Artificial leaf' hits development hurdle

Nature News , 23052012 doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.10703

Richard Van Noorden

Company founded to commercialize solar hydrogen device goes back to drawing board.

]]>'Artificial leaf' hits development hurdleRichard Van Noordendoi:10.1038/nature.2012.10703Nature News , 23052012 2012-05-23Nature News2012-05-232012-05-2310.1038/nature.2012.10703http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2012.10703Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2012.10703Biosafety concerns for labs in the developing worldhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/news/rss/most_recent/~3/-N1pE_5qVM8/485425aAs report reveals lax standards in Asia-Pacific, researchers debate how to enforce rules.Biosafety concerns for labs in the developing world

Nature 485, 425 22052012 doi: 10.1038/485425a

Ewen Callaway

As report reveals lax standards in Asia-Pacific, researchers debate how to enforce rules.

]]>Biosafety concerns for labs in the developing worldEwen Callawaydoi:10.1038/485425aNature 485, 425 22052012 2012-05-22Nature2012-05-222012-05-2210.1038/485425ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/485425a4857399News425425http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/485425a