Federal science agencies get some relief from the harsh cuts to their 2013 budgets instituted by the recent sequester.
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Federal research agencies, such as the NIH, EPA, and NSF, are improving communication between their scientists and journalists, but most can do better.
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Nanoparticles coated with a toxin found in bee venom can destroy HIV while leaving surrounding cells intact.
A new analysis finds that while some federal agencies have made strides in safeguarding the validity of their research, more work needs to be done.
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