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General relativity fits survey observations but there's still room for its rivals.

Following years of acrimony, two high-profile researchers in Mexico have been expelled from their institute.

With the launch of a powerful laser facility, Britain's most secretive lab is opening up to academics. Geoff Brumfiel secures a preview.

Chemists looking to create complex self-assembling nanostructures are turning to DNA. Katharine Sanderson looks at the science beneath the fold.

Immune cells seem to spark recurrent prostate cancer in mice.

Half-male, half-female fowl explain sex determination.

Finding could advance sequencing studies of ancient animals.

Intercontinental programme sets vision for frontier projects.

The week in science.

Research council faces restructuring to resolve financial woes.

Is enthusiasm withering for funding studies into Arabidopsis thaliana?

Approval of the Amflora potato could signal a fresh approach to genetically modified organisms.

Samples collected during Apollo missions suggest a wet interior, raising questions about lunar origins.

Royal Society sets out case for investment in research.