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Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03396-w Medical researcher Ahmadreza Djalali is to be moved to a different prison pending 'imminent' execution.

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03370-6 Canada leads the pack in terms of doses secured per capita.

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03397-9 Tens of thousands of ice-age paintings stretch across nearly 13 kilometres of remote cliffs. Plus, DeepMind makes a protein-folding breakthrough and a top Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated.

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03394-y Expressive language can make for better reading, but pruning it from peer reviews might create a kinder research culture, say Rebekah Baglini and Christine Parsons.

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03383-1 Immunologist Federica Benvenuti investigates the guard dogs of the immune system while training young scientists from developing nations.

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03348-4 Google’s deep-learning program for determining the 3D shapes of proteins stands to transform biology, say scientists.

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03379-x Strange beasts stalk a history of thought experiments.

Photo By Kevin Cass Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Holding Tight In Flight” by Kevin Cass. Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. “A vapor trail follows Jack Pilot after he fully sends the diving board in the Grand Targhee backcountry,” explains Cass. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and the  OP Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Kevin Cass appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 30 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03380-4 Physicist who won Nobel for optical tweezers that trap atoms and proteins.

Depth of field is governed by a combination of: The f-stop at which the photo is made. The focal length of the lens used to make the image. The distance the main subject is from the camera. The distance between the subject and the background. With all aspects being equal, the smaller the lens opening, the greater the depth of field. For example, if photo A is made at f/5.6 and photo B is made at f/22, depth of field is greater at f/22, so photo B will have more planes in sharp focus. With all aspects being equal, it’s easier to show greater depth of field with wide angle lenses than it is with a telephoto. For example, if photo A is made with a 24mm lens and photo B is made with a 200mm lens, it’s easier to bring foreground to background elements into sharp focus with the 24mm lens. Photo A will have more planes in sharp focus. In regard to main subject distance from the camera, if I stand on a mountain top and point a 50mm lens at the vast scenery, since all subject matte...

Photo By javax Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Wadi Rum” by javax. Location: Wadi Rum, Jordan. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and the  OP Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By javax appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Photo By Bob Faucher Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Ruby Beach” by Bob Faucher. Location: Olympic National Park, Washington. “At low tide in the evening, sea stacks are battered by the surf along the rugged Washington coast,” says Faucher. “A fellow photographer stands in the surf alongside the left-most stack, working on his image.” EF 28-70mm @ 28mm; 0.6 sec., f/16, ISO 400. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and the  OP Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage,  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Bob Faucher appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 27 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03374-2 The first known African plant to use reptiles as its primary pollinator, how to adapt when your fieldwork is cancelled and neutrinos reveal the Sun’s inner workings.

Photo By Ross Stone Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Trio of Giants” by Ross Stone. Location: Alabama Hills, California. Canon EOS 80D. Exposure: 1/50 sec., f/7.1, ISO 250. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and the  OP Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage,  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 26 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03363-5 Is Japan’s COVID lucky streak nearing its end? Plus, questions besiege the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and how to build an unofficial board of mentors.

Nature, Published online: 27 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03368-0 As COVID-19 restrictions continue to upend plans for data collection, scientists stuck at home are finding innovative ways to adapt their research questions. Here’s what they’re doing.

Nature, Published online: 27 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03369-z A second lockdown saps scientific creativity, says John Tregoning, but vaccine news and US election result offer hope at the end of a challenging year.

Photo By Dustin Penman Today’s Photo Of The Day is “A Perfect Morning” by Dustin Penman. Location: Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington. Nikon D7100. Exposure: 1/8 sec., f/11, ISO 100. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and the  OP Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage,  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Dustin Penman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer .

Nature, Published online: 26 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03346-6 Trapped gas causes buried sediments to flow like water, rising and erupting dangerously at the sea floor.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2999-9 Author Correction: Combinatorial expression of GPCR isoforms affects signalling and drug responses

Nature, Published online: 26 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03358-2 Oday Abushalbaq outlines his experience leading a team of neuroscience researchers from 9,000 kilometres away — while completing his PhD training.

Photo By jeffurbahn Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Double Arch Star Trails” by jeffurbahn. Location: Arches National Park, Utah. “On my first visit to Arches National Park, I knew that I wanted to capture star trails at one of the arches,” explains jeffurbahn. “Upon seeing the sheer magnitude of Double Arch, I knew that was the vision I had. I asked my friend to stand under the arch, wearing his headlamp and brightest jacket, to show the massive size of the arches. A half moon illuminated the Arch for me, and after 2 hours of shooting to capture the movement of the stars, I had my shot.” Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Exposure: 30 sec., f/6.3, ISO 400. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments ,  Galleries  and the  OP Contests . Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage,  Facebook ,  Twitter  and  Instagram . To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post...

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03304-2 Ancient teeth hint that a handful of sites served as sheltered sanctuaries for immature megalodon sharks.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03323-z A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality available free online at natureindex.com.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03317-x The research giant lags in its support of female leadership.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03223-2 Advances in treatment and a better understanding of the cancer mean people with the disease are living longer.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03320-2 Infographics reveal the nation’s strengths.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03224-1 The disease is now recognized as several distinct cancers. Some researchers think that this will lead to more tailored treatments.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03229-w Treatments that help the immune system fight multiple myeloma are emerging fast, but the number of people who relapse remains.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03321-1 The molecular biologist hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03250-z Although he faces a split Congress, the US president-elect has levers he can pull in the government to advance clean energy and curb global warming.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03319-9 With record levels of funding, German start-ups are building the nation’s strength in innovation.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03225-0 Researchers are amassing evidence about the best ways to treat the precursor condition before it develops into active disease.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03322-0 Researchers praise the time and funding they are given for deep exploration.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03228-x Black people are more likely to develop multiple myeloma and to die from it than white people. Why these differences exist and what can be done to lessen them is the subject of ongoing research.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03230-3 Immunotherapy that targets a hair-follicle protein, genetic changes that underlie disease development and other highlights from clinical trials and laboratory studies.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03318-w Thanks to steady funding, Germany’s national research organizations are thriving. But there are concerns that some universities are being left behind.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03226-z Could viruses such as the one used in the measles vaccine be used to treat multiple myeloma?

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03206-3 A ray of hope.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03311-3 At 75, the UN agency with a focus on science cooperation is fighting for its future role.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03284-3 The tiny island nation brought huge scientific heft to its attempts to contain and study the coronavirus. Here’s what it learnt.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03287-0 There is a huge global market, and exciting tools are ready to help develop what women want.

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-3014-1 Progenitor identification and SARS-CoV-2 infection in human distal lung organoids

Nature, Published online: 25 November 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03283-4 The latest science news, in brief.

Photographers with a passion for winter landscape photography often talk about the quiet and solitude that comes after summer crowds have retreated indoors as one of the motivating reasons to gear up and get out there. “Winter may be cold and intimidating,” says Kristen Ryan , “but its mesmerizing beauty makes it worth the challenge to capture its magic.” In Ryan’s article, “The Allure Of The Winter Landscape,” she tells how she became fascinated by winter photography and offers both practical and creative advice to inspire you with the unique opportunities of the season. Properly exposing and processing winter images can be tricky. Your camera’s light meter is likely to be fooled by predominantly snowy vistas. In “Winter Exposures,” Jason Bradley walks us through the entire method for making technically successful captures of icy scenes. He begins with a discussion of how to use your camera’s histogram to dial in the best RAW exposure in-camera and concludes with his approach to pro...