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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UN agency proposes greenhouse-gas standard for aircraft
news@nature.com - Fetched: February 9th, 2016, 2:00pm UTC
Plan aims to decrease carbon dioxide produced by new aeroplanes.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19336
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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