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former US president who dedicated his life after office to peace, human rights and global health

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Who built Europe’s first cities? Clues about the urban revolution emerge

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‘Precocious’ early-career scientists with high citation counts proliferate

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Countdown to a nuclear clock: a three minute guide

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How a silly science prize changed my career

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a festive parody song from the Nature Podcast

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Digital origins for ancient digits

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Is political interference causing faculty brain drain in the southern United States?

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Northern India and Pakistan are yet again engulfed in a haze of pollution — but a lasting solution is possible

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First sighting of ‘neutrino fog’ sparks excitement – but is it bad news for dark matter?

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