Psychology to the fore as social pressures mount China's growing economy is also fueling an increased demand for psychologists in the country. Flynn Murphy News feature 11 Jul 2017
Cutting corners a bigger problem than research fraud Scientists are more concerned about the impact of sloppy science than outright scientific fraud. Anthea Lacchia News 5 Jul 2017
The value of nostalgia in a land of upheaval Psychology is an increasingly relevant discipline as the destabilizing effects of rapid social change take hold in China. Flynn Murphy 30 Jun 2017
China sets ground rules for local talent quest Officials move to stop the widespread poaching of talented researchers in China. Hepeng Jia News 28 Jun 2017
Better measures needed for research cooperation Researchers wrestle with a measure of collaboration increasingly used to assess the impact of their work. Anthea Lacchia News 23 Jun 2017
Kunming's natural advantage The region's natural and cultural bounty are making researchers worldwide take notice. Flynn Murphy 20 Jun 2017
Keeping a lid on open science Open science has made progress in China, but there is room for improvement. Hepeng Jia 15 Jun 2017
Reading between the lines on citation value COMMENT: Cited work often has little, if any, influence. Adrian Barnett Comment 13 Jun 2017
Global universities ranked by a different measure Find out how the top 20 institutions in the QS University Rankings 2018 measure up in the index. Ivy Shih Listings 8 Jun 2017
US research in a state of decline California, Massachusetts and New York produce the most high-quality research, but their output is in decline. Nature Index Listings 6 Jun 2017
Search for industry partners heats up in China's chemistry hotspot The industrial city of Changchun is losing young researchers to more prosperous cities in the south. Peng Tian 2 Jun 2017
China trades science along ancient Silk Road The ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative will expand scientific collaborations with 64 countries in the region. Hepeng Jia News 30 May 2017
China's higher ed reforms are ambitious, but can they address systemic issues? The country is casting a wider net for excellence in higher education. Wang Qi 29 May 2017
A close look at China's rise Can the country maintain its growth in high-quality science? News 25 May 2017
Young researchers preach open access, yet many don't practice Early-career researchers in the UK are less likely to choose open access over subscription journals. Ivy Shih News 22 May 2017
Far-flung and thriving: prime time for Okinawa’s grand experiment Japan's gambit to globalize its scientific research is paying dividends. Tim Hornyak News 16 May 2017
Japan's plan to cultivate more entrepreneurial scientists Although government efforts to encourage innovation face significant obstacles. Ian Munroe 10 May 2017
8 things scientists want from a collaboration New report identifies what can make or break a good international collaboration. Ivy Shih News 2 May 2017
Australian funding agency announces new chief Former microbiologist Sue Thomas will lead the Australian Research Council from July. Bianca Nogrady News 27 Apr 2017
Historic co-authorships speed up editor handling times Journal editors tend to accept manuscripts written by prior collaborators more quickly. Anthea Lacchia News 24 Apr 2017