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Apple’s “It’s show time” event on March 25 revealed a number of new services, most of which aren’t available yet. One of them, Apple News+, released immediately along with the update to iOS 12.2. Just days later, the company released the first beta of iOS 12.3, which sets the stage for a major update to …
Tim Cook is not one of Time’s 100 most influential people of 2019. Nonetheless, as a three-time honoree of that list, he was invited to be interviewed by Nancy Gibbs at the Time 100 Summit. As expected, Cook didn’t reveal any details about new products, software, or services. Instead, the questions posed and answers given …
Junior AI researchers are in demand by universities and industry Junior AI researchers are in demand by universities and industry, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01248-w Opportunities for moving between academia and business are expanding for scientists as companies step up recruitment.
First ‘marsquake’ detected on red planet First ‘marsquake’ detected on red planet, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01330-3 NASA′s InSight lander hears ripples of seismic energy rippling through Mars.
Daily briefing: What it will take to maintain a liveable planet Daily briefing: What it will take to maintain a liveable planet, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01326-z Fully protect 30% of Earth’s surface and sustainably manage another 20%. Plus: an ancient mega-carnivore and networking for introverted scientists.
A European initiative to unclog pipeline for new medicines A European initiative to unclog pipeline for new medicines, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01293-5 A European initiative to unclog pipeline for new medicines
Automation: Chemistry shoots for the Moon Automation: Chemistry shoots for the Moon, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01246-y A new class of chemical instrumentation seeks to alleviate the tedium and complexity of organic syntheses.
Why the huge growth in AI spells a big opportunity for transdisciplinary researchers Why the huge growth in AI spells a big opportunity for transdisciplinary researchers, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01251-1 My journey from civil engineer to sociologist and sustainability researcher gave me the ideal mix of skills for working in artificial intelligence, says …
CRISPR gene-editing creates wave of exotic model organisms CRISPR gene-editing creates wave of exotic model organisms, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01300-9 But the practical challenges of breeding and maintaining unconventional lab animals persist.
Manage risk of accidental gene editing of germline Manage risk of accidental gene editing of germline, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01284-6 Manage risk of accidental gene editing of germline
Genetic study homes in on height’s heritability mystery Genetic study homes in on height’s heritability mystery, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01157-y Analysis of 20,000 genomes reveals that rare gene variants can help to explain how the trait is inherited.
Krill harvesting: rush on red gold endangers ecosystems Krill harvesting: rush on red gold endangers ecosystems, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01294-4 Krill harvesting: rush on red gold endangers ecosystems
A simple approach to dating bones A simple approach to dating bones, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01247-x Forensic anthropologist Ann Ross describes the techniques she uses to determine the age of human skeletons.
Australian gene-editing rules adopt ‘middle ground’ Australian gene-editing rules adopt ‘middle ground’, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01282-8 Updated regulations allow scientists to use some genome-editing techniques in plants and animals without government approval.
Nature celebrates the one-page wonders too pithy to last Nature celebrates the one-page wonders too pithy to last , Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01233-3 Our 150th anniversary offers an opportunity to revel in the short, quirky and fun formats of our past.
When a conflict of interest is not a conflict When a conflict of interest is not a conflict, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01285-5 When a conflict of interest is not a conflict
Protect our right to light Protect our right to light, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01238-y Skyscrapers in cities rob people of sunlight and put human health, well-being and sustainability at risk, warn Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska and Kyra Xavia.
Artist of deep time Artist of deep time, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01240-4 Philip Ball talks to Katie Paterson, whose artworks take on climate change, Moon dust and the death of stars.
Germline-editing moratorium — why we should resist it Germline-editing moratorium — why we should resist it, Published online: 23 April 2019; doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01292-6 Germline-editing moratorium — why we should resist it