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Job prospects are looking gloomy as the economic downturn runs its course, but there are bright spots for some. Genevive Bjorn reports on ways to shelter from the storm.

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Bjorn, G. Fear factor. Nature 457, 342–343 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7227-342a

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