Katharine Sanderson

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Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun identified a class of tiny molecules that have a crucial role in controlling gene expression

October 06, 2024 | 08:00PM

Medicine Nobel awarded for gene-regulating ‘microRNAs’
Editorial rebellions seem to be on the rise, as researchers seek more control over scholarly communication

March 26, 2024 | 08:00PM

Journal editors are resigning en masse: what do these group exits achieve?
Plastic particles in sediments could help to pin down the start of a new geological epoch

February 20, 2024 | 08:00PM

Buried microplastics complicate efforts to define the Anthropocene But their ability to migrate to older layers is muddying the waters
Some palaeontologists want more rigorous guidelines for naming species, along with action to address problematic historical practices

February 19, 2024 | 08:00PM

200 years of naming dinosaurs: scientists call for overhaul of antiquated system
The ability to distinguish between left- and right-handed molecules using mass spectrometry could streamline a laborious part of drug discovery

February 07, 2024 | 08:00PM

Mirror-image molecules separated using workhorse of chemistry
EXCLUSIVE: Poor-quality studies are polluting the literature — a group will study the businesses that produce them to stem the flow of bogus research

January 18, 2024 | 08:00PM

Science’s fake-paper problem: high-profile effort will tackle paper mills
Cost increases and restrictions on visa-holders bringing family members will put off researchers, warn scientists

January 16, 2024 | 08:00PM

Scientists fear tough UK immigration rules will deter talent
A system called Coscientist scours the Internet for instructions, then designs and executes experiments to synthesize molecules

December 19, 2023 | 08:00PM

This GPT-powered robot chemist designs reactions and makes drugs — on its own
Nations make historic pledge to 'transition' energy systems away from fossil fuels — some scientists are disappointed by the softened wording

December 12, 2023 | 08:00PM

COP28 climate summit signals the end of fossil fuels — but is it enough?
Draft resolution on a “loss and damage fund” has attracted more than $400 million, but climate vulnerable countries say more cash is needed

November 29, 2023 | 08:00PM

First cash pledged for countries devastated by climate change: COP28 starts with historic decision

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