Nature (vol. 435, No. 7044, 16 June 2005)

Volume 435 Number 7044 pp855-1002 In this issue (16 June 2005) • • • • • • • • • Editorials Research Highlights News News Features Business Correspondence Commentary • • • • • • • Books and Arts News and Views Brief Communications Brief Communications Arising(this content only available online) Articles Letters Technology Features Naturejobs Futures Editorials Risks and benefits of dual-use research p855 Negotiations over a sensitive scientific publication that could be misused by bioterrorists highlight trouble ahead unless appropriate guidelines are developed. Save the people, too p855 Conservationists must pay attention to the needs of local human, as well as animal, populations. Much whaling and gnashing of teeth p856 The International Whaling Commission may be messy, but it's the only game in town. Research Highlights Research highlights p858 News Biologists asked to breed a culture of responsibility in face of terrorism p860 International conference says scientists must face up to the risks of their own research. Erika Check US teams join hands to build dexterous robots p861 Competition with Asia prompts united effort in robotics. Gregory Huang Whaling divisions deepen as Japan pushes for credibility p861 Pro-whaling allies likely to edge their first majority at international whaling conference. David Cyranoski Gloomy outlook for Blair p862 British prime minister Tony Blair hopes to make significant progress on climate change at the upcoming G8 summit. The United States is standing in his way, but his efforts may at least benefit climate research. Geologists call time on dating dispute p865 Relations thaw as opposing sides vote on what to call latest geological period. Jim Giles Sidelines p866 German tobacco papers reveal lump sums for health experts p866 Critics say payments responsible for country's lax smoking laws. Quirin Schiermeier