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Method that generates photon triplets could be a boon for quantum information.

A century of phytoplankton decline suggests that ocean ecosystems are in peril.

Feeding the world is going to require the scientific and financial muscle of agricultural biotechnology companies. Natasha Gilbert asks whether they're up to the task.

Plant breeders are turning their attention to roots to increase yields without causing environmental damage. Virginia Gewin unearths some promising subterranean strategies.

With its plentiful sun, water and land, Brazil is quickly surpassing other countries in food production and exports. But can it continue to make agricultural gains without destroying the Amazon? Jeff Tollefson reports from Brazil.

World hunger remains a major problem, but not for the reasons many suspect.

Scientists call for impartial funding and open data as BP and government agencies contract researchers.

Scientists call for impartial funding and open data as BP and government agencies contract researchers.

Reactome array study should not have been published, says ethics committee.

The week in science.

The week in science.

Russell L. Ciochon and his team are in Indonesia investigating the geological source and age of one of the world's biggest caches of

Russell L. Ciochon and his team are in Indonesia investigating the geological source and age of one of the world's biggest caches of .

Could publishing a paper make you a spy?

A proposal to let nations opt out of growing European-approved GM varieties is under fire from all sides.

A proposal to let nations opt out of growing European-approved GM varieties is under fire from all sides.

Next phase of the US Protein Structure Initiative enlists biologists to help crack tough human receptors.

Next phase of the US Protein Structure Initiative enlists biologists to help crack tough human receptors.

Moon-crater survey could improve Solar System surface-dating methods.