New details emerge on retracted STAP papers
New leaked emails from the research editors of Science and Nature provide additional insight into the saga of the STAP papers, which Nature published in January and retracted in July. Read more
Turning art to science: A focus on lung cancer
The fine art of representing complex science in illustrations and images can often be tasking to the most adept artists and designers. First there is the brainstorming process, then the pages and pages of sketches and templates, and then the small matter of aligning those thoughts and ideas with those of the editor. Read more
The Dominant Malignancy: Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality. In some countries, incidence rates are dropping but survival rates for those with the disease remain low. Read more
The big issues affecting lung cancer worldwide
Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer – both here in the UK and globally. Read more
PhD as a training of the mind
Annalise Smith is a PhD candidate in microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami. She is funded by a predoctoral fellowship from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and works on understanding the anti-cancer mechanisms of the natural plant derived compound Withaferin A in HER-2/neu breast cancer. Outside the lab, she enjoys the theatre, spending time with family and friends, reading and travelling. She is passionate about inspiring underprivileged students to dream bigger and aspire higher. … Read more
Ozone recovery helped by warming climate
The ozone layer appears to be continuing on the path to recovery, an international panel of 300 scientists reports today. Atmospheric levels of the chemicals that destroy ozone have now declined by 10–15% since peaking in 2000, a sign of improving health. Read more
Economist and lawyer nominated for key science-related EU posts
Portughese economist Carlos Moedas has been nominated as new European Union commissioner for research, science and innovation. Spain’s Miguel Arias Cañete, a lawyer, has been nominated as commissioner for energy and climate change. Read more
Data Matters: Interview with Isaac Kohane
Isaac Kohane combines large clinical and genomic datasets to help unravel the genetics of diseases like depression, autism, arthritis and diabetes. He describes how data sharing can enable researchers to make better diagnoses of patients with life-threatening conditions.
Estonia’s Biotech
Tucked away in the northeast of Europe, Estonia has been at the forefront of developing digital services for many years. In a country of 1.3 million people, paying for parking spaces with mobile phones has become commonplace, and around 95% of Estonians file their annual tax returns online in 10 minutes. Read more
Digital mapping uncovers ‘super henge’ that dwarfed Stonehenge
Every summer solstice, tens of thousands of people throng to Stonehenge, creating a festival-like atmosphere at the 4,400-year-old stone monument. For the 2015 solstice, they will have a bit more room to spread out. A just-completed four-year project to map the vicinity of Stonehenge reveals a sprawling complex that includes 17 newly discovered monuments and signs of 1.5 kilometre-round “super henge”. Read more
New comments on nature.com blogs
US Department of Energy frees up access to research
Portugal cuts funding for lowest-rated labs
Portugal cuts funding for lowest-rated labs