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Creative minds drive the scientific enterprise. In recognition of their leading role, Nature Index 2018 Rising Stars profiles up-and-coming researchers in the natural sciences. These are the individuals who have achieved excellence in the Nature Index, and have demonstrated the passion, ambition and resilience to rise even higher in the competitive world of academia. This supplement also tells the stories of institutions, countries and regions that have exceeded expectations in their contribution to the Nature Index over the past three years.
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