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A book discusses interesting insights from studies of growth, and a plea is made for researchers to become more involved in shaping government science policy in this week’s snippets from Nature’s past.

Harvest records from Japan and China suggest that high night-time temperatures reduce the quality of rice, a staple food for billions of people.

A chance disruption means that Voyager gave astronomers a distorted view of the planet’s magnetosphere.

Researchers need to establish robust ethical protocols for online experiments.

Amanda Black’s work has shown that healthy soil structures depend on the synergy of a large variety of organisms — and so does scientific discovery, she argues.

The nation’s unique geographical and geopolitical position makes it an ideal candidate to help low-income countries to realize their potential.

The Arecibo message contained an image of a man only. But what might seem a sexist choice deserves a more subtle interpretation.

Through brain implants, neural interfaces and skin grafts, researchers are starting to restore sensation for paralysed or amputated limbs.

A doctoral thesis is a professional document. By personalizing yours to make it more appealing, you can use it to promote yourself, says Bob Bastian.

The network of emerging economic powers known as BRICS is ramping up its science collaboration. Researchers need to be involved in decisions as plans develop.

Volcanic activity will be experienced differently in a warmer world. Researchers need to understand these risks and how they could spiral.

New method finds human-caused warming is about to reach the limit set by the Paris climate agreement.

Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

Model used to create a cellular ‘hologram’ of a mouse embryo could be used to visualize development in any species.