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February 09, 2016

Obama makes risky bid to increase science spending

news@nature.com - Fetched: February 9th, 2016, 9:00pm UTC

But many research advocates worry that proposal could backfire in face of political opposition.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19316

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The chips are down for Moore’s law

news@nature.com - Fetched: February 9th, 2016, 4:00pm UTC

The semiconductor industry will soon abandon its pursuit of Moore's law. Now things could get a lot more interesting.

Nature 530 144 doi: 10.1038/530144a

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Flies reared in the dark for 60 years give up their genetic secrets

news@nature.com - Fetched: February 9th, 2016, 2:00pm UTC

Dark-fly project looks for changes that helped fruit flies to thrive without light.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19339

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Proving Zika link to birth defects poses huge challenge

news@nature.com - Fetched: February 9th, 2016, 12:00pm UTC

Obtaining conclusive evidence either way could take years, say researchers.

Nature 530 142 doi: 10.1038/530142a

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How should science funders deal with sexual harassers?

news@nature.com - Fetched: February 9th, 2016, 10:00am UTC

US science agencies threaten harsh penalties, but many have yet to take action.

Nature 530 138 doi: 10.1038/530138a

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