Nature Index 19 September 2020

Science cities 2020

Nature Index Science cities showcases the top 100 cities in the Nature Index and the stories of success behind the top 5, examining their strengths, challenges and paths ahead.

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The top cities for research in the Nature Index

A look at the inputs that result in high scientific research outputs.
- Catherine Armitage
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Nature Index’s top five science cities, by the numbers

Sizing up the success of the world’s science hotspots.

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Beijing, the seat of science capital

China’s powerhouse holds firm as the number one city in the Nature Index.
- Hepeng Jia
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New York and Boston maintain their lead

The two US cities have a peerless partnership for life sciences.
- Neil Savage
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Science cities seek new connections

In a commentary on high-impact research outputs across 245 cities, György Csomós, Zsófia Viktória Vida and Balázs Lengyel explore changing patterns.
- György Csomós
- Zsófia Viktória Vida
- Balázs Lengyel
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A guide to the Nature Index

A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality available free online at natureindex.com.

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Science cities 2020

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The top cities for research in the Nature Index

Nature Index’s top five science cities, by the numbers

Beijing, the seat of science capital

New York and Boston maintain their lead

Science cities seek new connections

A guide to the Nature Index

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