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The largest airborne survey of the frozen poles is now almost complete as a satellite takes over. Nature joins one of its last — and most demanding — missions.
Research is moving fast on the divisive genetic technology, which could help to eradicate diseases but also risks altering ecosystems in unpredictable ways.