Trends
Explore promising new research opportunities in different regions and disciplines. Our feature stories investigate trends of importance to both individual scientists and the scientific enterprises of different nations.
Trends by discipline
Careers and Recruitment: Quantum potential
Eric Hand
18 November 2009
The emerging field of quantum information science is harnessing nature's strangest habits — and providing an academic haven for young physicists. Eric Hand reports.
Careers and Recruitment: Big opportunities in a small world
Virginia Gewin
22 July 2009
Nanomedicine has started to gather momentum in recent years, and cutting-edge jobs abound for those with the right training. Virginia Gewin takes a closer look.
Careers and Recruitment: Here comes the sun
Kurt Kleiner
3 June 2009
The solar-energy industry is poised for a strong comeback from the rough patch it has hit, thanks to solid governmental and private investment. Kurt Kleiner investigates.
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Workforce trends
News: Emerging shortages
Gene Russo
18 November 2009
Some of the world's fastest-growing economies are facing science and engineering workforce shortfalls.
Careers and Recruitment: No place like home
Claire Ainsworth
30 September 2009
Young Eastern European scientists are returning to their home countries to set up labs — with mixed success. Claire Ainsworth tracks their progress.
Careers and Recruitment: Waiting game
Karen Kaplan
2 September 2009
Visa problems continue to frustrate scientists seeking entry to the United States. Karen Kaplan investigates the roadblocks.
Trends by region
Region: Rising star?
David Cyranoski
7 October 2009
The Japanese city of Nagoya is aiming to turn a history of manufacturing success into fertile ground for science applications. David Cyranoski surveys its potential.
Region: Back to the beginning
David Cyranoski
16 September 2009
Some think Osaka can once again be a centre for the biosciences industry. David Cyranoski calculates the odds.
Region: Eyeing the underdog
Kerry Grens
9 September 2009
Can Philadelphia's biotechnology industry absorb the jobs lost from pharmaceutical companies? Kerry Grens investigates.
