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Extraordinary ‘Missing Link’ Fossil Fish Found In China

A spectacular new 419 million year old fossil of an armored fish called Entelognathus has been unearthed in China.

Royal Society President Sir Paul Nurse Visits Chinese Academy Of Sciences

President of the Royal Society Sir Paul Nurse gave a lecture at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences during his first official visit to China.

In the Lab

Marine Microbes Are Ocean Travellers

Researchers have shown for the first time the impact of ocean currents on the distribution and abundance of marine micro-organisms.

Features

Quality Not Quantity: Measuring The Impact Of Published Research

Professor Warwick Anderson, CEO of Australia's NHMRC, discusses how the real impact of published research should be measured.

In the Lab

Snails, Mussels And Squids Guide Production of Novel Biomaterials

A wide range of biologically inspired materials may now be possible by combining protein studies, materials science and RNA sequencing.

Health

Massive Groundwater Pumping In Asia May Poison Millions, Study

Millions of people in Asia may be at risk of arsenic poisoning because of massive groundwater pumping, scientists warned in a new study.

Academia

Drowning In University Degrees

A decision to allow Indian students to pursue dual degrees has drawn flak by critics, writes Prof. Pushkar.

India’s Mangalyaan Mission To Head To Mars In November 2013

India is all set for its maiden November 2013 launch, said top space official, Professor U. R. Rao of the Physical Research Laboratory.

Academia

Who Is To Blame For The Worst Graduate Job Market In China’s History?

2013 will be the most difficult job-hunting year in history for university graduates in China. Shuang Ren explores who is to blame for this.

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