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Three-dimensional printer uses water and oil to create lipid networks that mimic biological feats.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12743

Researchers and funding agencies need to put a premium on ensuring that results are reproducible, argues Jonathan F. Russell.

Nature 496 7 doi: 10.1038/496007a

The week in science: Canada leaves UN desertification treaty, China reports first human deaths from H7N9 bird flu, and UK open-access policies take effect.

Nature 496 10 doi: 10.1038/496010a

Rise of immunotherapies spurs search for markers of response.

Nature 496 14 doi: 10.1038/496014a

Will an astronaut who falls into a black hole be crushed or burned to a crisp?

Nature 496 20 doi: 10.1038/496020a

First results from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer fall short of evidence for dark matter.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12718

Study could aid development of more effective vaccines. 

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12720

Seismic images suggest a different origin for North America's great mountain ranges.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12724

Geoneutrinos paint picture of deep-mantle processes.

Nature 496 17 doi: 10.1038/496017a

Pending auction raises eyebrows but few objections.

Nature 496 13 doi: 10.1038/496013a

Scientists say lake muds unlikely to have created mountain at the heart of Curiosity's mission.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12721

Scientists worldwide are racing to assess the pandemic potential of an H7N9 flu virus that has killed at least two people in China.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12722

Excessive catches by Chinese vessels threaten livelihoods and ecosystems in West Africa.

Nature 496 18 doi: 10.1038/496018a

Outspoken climate scientist gives up NASA post for advocacy role.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12725

Scientists are racing to assess the pandemic potential of H7N9 flu virus.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12728

Denied claim to cancer drug Gleevec upholds access to cheaper generic medicines.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12717

In a polar paradox, melting land ice helps sea ice to grow. 

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12709

Michael Rawlins, outgoing chair of the UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence, reflects on value-based pricing of medicines.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12701

Symbiotic organisms that envelope tree roots may play a bigger role in carbon cycle than decomposing leaves.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12698

Tiny molecular sponges can hold small molecules in position for imaging.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12699