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-Special : JAPAN'S NUCLEAR DISASTER
Read Nature's roundup of the latest news on the crisis, including
details about the century of clean-up that Japan may face, and the
impact of radioactive contamination on marine life.

Latest news - Fire in Fukushima unit 4 may have been caused by unit 3
Latest comment - Rebuilding seismology
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-RUSSIA REVITALIZES SCIENCE
23 May 2011
Researchers drawn by 'mega-grants' find rewards and frustrations in
equal measure.
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-COMPOUND OFFERS PAIN RELIEF WITHOUT THE COMPLICATIONS
23 May 2011
The synthesis of a natural pain reliever could lead to an analgesic
without serious side effects.
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-ANCIENT DNA POINTS TO MAORI FEATHER TRADE
23 May 2011
Kiwi DNA preserved in Maori cloaks reveals the origins and history
of the revered textiles.
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** Explainer **
-A BURNING ISSUE
20 May 2011
Should flame-retardant chemicals be banned?
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-DESTINATION WITHIN RANGE
20 May 2011
Stop worrying about the range of electric vehicles � many of us
simply don't drive that far.
http://links.ealert.nature.com/ctt?kn=27&ms=MzY2NDYzNzkS1&r=MTc2NzE1NzUzNAS2&b=2&j=MTAyMjgxMjU3S0&mt=1&rt=0

-AIDS MORTALITY DROPS IN CHINA
20 May 2011
Antiretroviral programme marks dramatic success, but report shows
what still needs to be done.
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-MAMMALIAN BRAIN FOLLOWED A SCENTED EVOLUTIONARY TRAIL
19 May 2011
Digital scans suggest mammals have their ancestors to thank for their
keen sense of smell.
http://links.ealert.nature.com/ctt?kn=47&ms=MzY2NDYzNzkS1&r=MTc2NzE1NzUzNAS2&b=2&j=MTAyMjgxMjU3S0&mt=1&rt=0

-CELLS MAY STRAY FROM 'CENTRAL DOGMA'
19 May 2011
The ability to edit RNA to produce 'new' protein-coding sequences
could be widespread in human cells.
http://links.ealert.nature.com/ctt?kn=22&ms=MzY2NDYzNzkS1&r=MTc2NzE1NzUzNAS2&b=2&j=MTAyMjgxMjU3S0&mt=1&rt=0

-QUAKE RISK IN JAPAN REMAINS HIGH
19 May 2011
Despite the massive release of seismic stress two months ago, another
large earthquake could strike the region.
http://links.ealert.nature.com/ctt?kn=39&ms=MzY2NDYzNzkS1&r=MTc2NzE1NzUzNAS2&b=2&j=MTAyMjgxMjU3S0&mt=1&rt=0

-NASA READY TO TEST THE WATERS
18 May 2011
Satellite mission to monitor ocean salinity may help solve climate
questions.
http://links.ealert.nature.com/ctt?kn=37&ms=MzY2NDYzNzkS1&r=MTc2NzE1NzUzNAS2&b=2&j=MTAyMjgxMjU3S0&mt=1&rt=0

-THE ACHILLES' HEEL OF BIOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY
18 May 2011
The complex web of protein interactions in our cells may be masking
an ever-worsening problem.
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--Read up to the minute coverage of research and science policy
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Kepler announces new rocky planet
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In 2011, Gr�msv�tn is the new Eyjafjallaj�kull
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Role of bacteria in Gulf oil spill under the microscope
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Cosmic ray space experiment is "working perfectly"
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UK Royal Society elects new fellows
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Budget lag puts squeeze on NASA student fellowships
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Deeper cuts to UK research equipment
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Arecibo set for shake-up
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Iconic climate strategy was no mistake - scientist hits back at media
reports
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Expert panel calls for reform in human subject protection
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Researchers find genetic clues to overcoming African livestock disease
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Europeans push ahead with gravitational wave observatory
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Opponents in stem cell case find themselves in rare agreement: UPDATED
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Nobel laureates campaign for sustainable development
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Poor nations turn to dolphin meat
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