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• Volcanology: Fire and life - Premium content

  Recent eruptions and field expeditions may herald a return to glory for the Son of Krakatau. Jerry Guo explores what the 78-year-old island has to offer.

  20 August 2008

• Neuroscience: The great squid hunt - Premium content

  When jumbo Humboldt squid disappeared from Chilean waters, it led to the demise of a world-class electrophysiology laboratory. Now the creatures are back, finds Tony Scully, and so are the scientists.

  20 August 2008

• Energy alternatives: Electricity without carbon

  13 August 2008

• Neuroscience: Standard model - Premium content

  Questions raised about the use of 'ALS mice' are prompting a broad reappraisal of the way that drugs are tested in animal models of neurodegenerative disease. Jim Schnabel reports.

  06 August 2008

• • Interdisciplinary science: Harvard under review - Premium content

    Harvard is embarking on an experiment to foster collaboration and interdisciplinary research. Corie Lok looks at whether it can change its culture and reinvent communities along the way.

    06 August 2008

  • HIV: The next shot - Premium content

    Researchers trying to develop an HIV vaccine have endured two decades of setbacks. Erika Check Hayden meets a veteran still engaged in the fight #20; and a rookie willing to join in anyway.

    30 July 2008

  • Energy: Upgrading the grid - Premium content

    Electricity grids must cope with rising demand and complexity in a changing world. Emma Marris explores the intricacies involved in controlling the power supply.

    30 July 2008

  • China: The great contender - Premium content

    China's performance has been remarkable in any number of fields. Declan Butler charts the country's scientific and economic growth.

    23 July 2008

  • China: Visions of China - Premium content

    Can the Chinese government meet its ambitious targets on space, the environment, research, energy and health? David Cyranoski takes a look at China today and what it hopes to be tomorrow.

    23 July 2008

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