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Rock permeability in the fault that unleashed China's 2008 quake shows that fractures mend quicker than was thought.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13282

Different-shaped beams could increase fibre-optic capacity, easing Internet congestion.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13291

Second-generation crop genetic-modification techniques avoid some of the issues that previously provoked hostility, argues Brian Heap.

Nature 498 409 doi: 10.1038/498409a

The week in science: Indonesian fires spew hazardous haze, Los Alamos scientist admits releasing classified nuclear data, and Fermilab names next leader.

Nature 498 412 doi: 10.1038/498412a

Ocean labs probe effects of ocean acidification on ecosystems.

Nature 498 420 doi: 10.1038/498420a

Mutation provides clue to daughter’s undefined syndrome.

Nature 498 418 doi: 10.1038/498418a

Clinical trial will aim to replicate virus-expunging therapy that worked in US infant.

Nature 498 417 doi: 10.1038/498417a

Lithium–sulphur batteries benefit from new materials.

Nature 498 416 doi: 10.1038/498416a

In 1962, Leonard Hayflick created a cell strain from an aborted fetus. More than 50 years later, WI-38 remains a crucial, but controversial, source of cells.

Nature 498 422 doi: 10.1038/498422a

The oldest full genome sequence, recovered from ancient horse bone, pushes back equine origins by 2 million years.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13261

Barbary macaques with lots of friends are more likely to live through natural disasters than those who are less gregarious.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13274

Intestinal bacteria of obese mice brew up carcinogens to trigger liver cancer.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13276

Agreement thrashed out on EU research programme by MEPs and member states.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13279

No more money for research, but a boost for spending on facilities and buildings.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13280

A catapult-like mechanism allows energy to be stored in shoulder and torso, a video study of pitchers reveals.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13281

Study confirms principle’s limits on measurement accuracy.

Nature 498 419 doi: 10.1038/498419a

Chemical analysis links methane in drinking wells to shale-gas extraction.

Nature 498 415 doi: 10.1038/498415a

White House would avoid Congress in plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13278

The health and climate gains made by green energies are often lowest in the windiest or sunniest places.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13258

Arithmetic division guides plants' use of energy at night.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13251