Dateline: 8 November 2004. In a few days time we will proudly launch our upgraded Web site and with it the first daily online newspaper for the life sciences, The Scientist Daily. Simply register your preferences at http://www.the-scientist.com and enjoy The Scientist Daily every working day, delivered electronically to your mailbox completely free of charge.

As you'd expect from your favorite newspaper, The Scientist Daily will include:

• Breaking news. Our extensive network of contributors throughout the world will continue to provide you with thorough reportage on the important issues facing the life sciences.

• Highlights from the research literature. We select from a wide range of life science journals and bring crystal clear explanations of breakthrough studies plus expert comment on their significance and implications. (The Scientist doesn't publish primary research so our views on what's hot aren't clouded.)

• Research features. Our articles synthesize recent advances...