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California bill poised to lift restrictions on egg donation
Market for research eggs would grow along with payments to donors.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13218
Lists of cancer mutations awash with false positives
But researchers show artefacts can be reduced by taking differing rates of mutation into account.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13206
Pesticides spark broad biodiversity loss
Agricultural chemicals affect invertebrates in streams and soil, even at 'safe' levels.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13214
Spanish scientists protest to save research
Researchers march in 19 cities against steadily waning science budget.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13207
Chemical-weapons experts back case against Syria
Details of evidence remain scant and questions about sample handling persist.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13211
Oceans melt Antarctica's ice from below
More than half of melting occurs at just ten small ice shelves.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13200
Making the most of muscle oxygen
Animals have evolved a variety of ways to get oxygen under extreme conditions.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13202
Be prepared for the big genome leak
It is only a matter of time until idealism sees the release of confidential genetic data on study participants, says Steven E. Brenner.
Nature 498 139 doi: 10.1038/498139a
Seven days: 7–13 June 2013
The week in science: US sets agenda for gun research; China makes another space launch; and rethinking restrictions on controversial diabetes drug Avandia.
Nature 498 142 doi: 10.1038/498142a
‘Master protocol’ aims to revamp cancer trials
Pilot project will bring drug companies together to test targeted lung-cancer therapies.
Nature 498 146 doi: 10.1038/498146a
Speed test for wild cheetahs
State-of-the-art collar reveals animal’s quick reflexes and phenomenal acceleration.
Nature 498 150 doi: 10.1038/498150a
Science prizes: The new Nobels
The launch of several science mega-prizes is making some researchers millionaires — but others question whether such awards are the best way to promote their field.
Nature 498 152 doi: 10.1038/498152a
Drones in science: Fly, and bring me data
Unmanned aerial vehicles are poised to take off as popular tools for scientific research.
Nature 498 156 doi: 10.1038/498156a
Water's role in mantle movement thrown into doubt
Deep-Earth rock flow may not rely as much on wet minerals as was thought.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13167
Brain scan predicts best therapy for depression
Researchers find first potential biomarker for guiding treatment choice.
Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13183

