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GM crops: A story in numbers
Nature 497 22 doi: 10.1038/497022a
Case studies: A hard look at GM crops
Superweeds? Suicides? Stealthy genes? The true, the false and the still unknown about transgenic crops.
Nature 497 24 doi: 10.1038/497024a
Transgenics: A new breed
The next wave of genetically modified crops is making its way to market — and might just ease concerns over 'Frankenfoods'.
Nature 497 27 doi: 10.1038/497027a
Molecules in the brain trigger ageing
Activity in the hypothalamus affects cognitive and physical decline.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12891
Digital camera gives a bug's-eye view
Insect-inspired device achieves panoramic view and sharp focus at any distance.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12914
Astronomers discover new neighbor galaxy to the Milky Way
Tiny, faint Leo P may point to additional galaxies hidden in our corner of the cosmos.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12916
A little brain training goes a long way
Brief use of cognitive-fitness software keeps ageing players sharp for months.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12924
Global carbon dioxide levels near worrisome milestone
Concentrations of greenhouse gas will soon surpass 400 parts per million at sentinel spot.
Nature 497 13 doi: 10.1038/497013a
Disputed results a fresh blow for social psychology
Failure to replicate intelligence-priming effects ignites row in research community.
Nature 497 16 doi: 10.1038/497016a
China earthquake points to future risk sites
But researchers at odds over effects of Ya'an tremor on nearby seismic faults.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12883
Why the tropics are an evolutionary hotbed
Ant family tree shows tropical New World hosts fast speciation while also keeping older lineages alive.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12846
Crowdsourcing in manhunts can work
Despite mistakes over the Boston bombers, social media can help to find people quickly.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12867
Iranian says he was jailed for refusing to engage in military research
Letters from imprisoned physicist describe offers of freedom in exchange for cooperation.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12884
Counting Google searches predicts market movements
Traders reveal their mood — but no easy path to riches — in the search terms they use.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12879
Humans are not the only copycats
Imitation drives culture development in some monkey and whale species.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12873
Massive double star is latest test for Einstein’s gravity theory
Pulsar and white dwarf are spiralling towards each other at rate predicted by general relativity.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12880
H7N9 is a virus worth worrying about
Warnings about the emergence of another influenza virus may elicit scepticism, but we should not be complacent, cautions Peter Horby.
Nature 496 399 doi: 10.1038/496399a