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Link between patent law and tech transfer 'not proven'
Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.
Chinese science to be showcased on one website
China is trying to make the most of its science spending by uniting information about the nation's research activities on one website.
Concerns over herbal swine flu remedy
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Features
Climate change and insect-borne disease: Facts and figures
Priya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.
Chinese rubber rush leads to 'ecological credit crunch'
China's profitable rubber industry is a boon for some rural communities, but the environmental costs could be much higher.
Editorial
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Opinions
Everyone must be involved in earthquake planning
Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.
New tools to fight fake medicines
New technologies can help African countries identify counterfeit or substandard drugs, says director of Africa Fighting Malaria Roger Bate.
