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Nature is the foremost international weekly scientific journal in the world and is the flagship journal for Nature Portfolio. It publishes the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature publishes landmark papers, award winning news, leading comment and expert opinion on important, topical scientific news and events that enable readers to share the latest discoveries in science and evolve the discussion amongst the global scientific community.
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Algorithm ranks peer reviewers by reputation — but critics warn of bias
Nature, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01235-w
There are questions about whether the tool, which could be used by editors to find and shortlist peer reviewers, would disadvantage inexperienced candidates or those in certain locations.
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Air-travel climate-change emissions detailed for nearly 200 nations
Nature, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01148-8
Carbon emissions from flights that departed from low- and middle-income countries in 2019 totalled 417 million tonnes.
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NATO is boosting AI and climate research as scientific diplomacy remains on ice
Nature, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01052-1
As the military alliance created to counter the Soviet Union expands, it is prioritizing studies on how climate change affects security, cyber attacks and election interference.
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Rat neurons repair mouse brains — and restore sense of smell
Nature, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01222-1
Scientists develop hybrid mice by filling in missing cells and structures in their brains with rat stem cells.
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Bird flu in US cows: is the milk supply safe?
Nature, Published online: 25 April 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01221-2
Pasteurized milk is probably not a threat to people, but fresh milk droplets on milking equipment could be spreading the virus in a herd.