August 24, 2016
Beyond Terminator: squishy 'octobot' heralds new era of soft robotics
news@nature.com - Fetched: August 24th, 2016, 2:00pm UTC
Ditching conventional electronics and power sources, the pliable robot operates without rigid parts.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.20487
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Zika blood risk, yellow fever and a giant aircraft
news@nature.com - Fetched: August 24th, 2016, 12:00pm UTC
The week in science: 19–25 August 2016
Nature 536 378 doi: 10.1038/536378a
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Deadly Italian quake strikes 40 kilometres from L’Aquila
news@nature.com - Fetched: August 24th, 2016, 10:00am UTC
Unlike 2009 tragedy, no seismic activity was recorded prior to today’s quake.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.20489
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Busting the billion-dollar myth: how to slash the cost of drug development
news@nature.com - Fetched: August 24th, 2016, 8:00am UTC
A non-profit organization is proving that new drugs don't have to cost a fortune. Can its model work more broadly?
Nature 536 388 doi: 10.1038/536388a
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China's soil plan needs strong support
news@nature.com - Fetched: August 24th, 2016, 2:00am UTC
The government must accompany its action plan on soil quality with effective laws and remediation measures, says Hong Yang.
Nature 536 375 doi: 10.1038/536375a
