The gross imbalances of cancer research must be addressed A zealous focus on discovery should not come at the expense of improving basic intervention. Richard Sullivan Comment 6 Sep 2023
Want to speed up scientific progress? First understand how science policy works Researchers and policymakers often exist in different worlds and speak different languages. Here are three ways to bridge the divide. Matt Clancy, Dan Correa, Jordan Dworkin, Paul Niehaus, Caleb Watney, Heidi Williams Comment 21 Aug 2023
Failed PhD: how scientists have bounced back from doctoral setbacks In a scientific culture that eschews admitting failure, some researchers are staring it in the face — and finding success. Carrie Arnold Careers 21 Aug 2023
China sees renewed surge in natural sciences After a dip during the pandemic, the country has boosted and broadened its high-quality research output. Simon Baker News 10 Aug 2023
What China’s leading position in natural sciences means for global research Its rise to the top has been long forecast, but what next for Chinese science in the post-pandemic era? Chris Woolston News 10 Aug 2023
How China is capturing attention with landmark research From ancient sea species to clues on comets, papers by the country’s talented scientists are regularly making headlines. Gemma Conroy, Pratik Pawar, Sian Powell News 10 Aug 2023
Mapping China’s shifting research collaboration Changing patterns are emerging among the country’s international partnerships. Dataviz 10 Aug 2023
Chinese students stay local as favour falls with study abroad Fewer opt to move overseas for study owing to factors such as the pandemic and geopolitical tensions. Rachel Nuwer News 10 Aug 2023
Will China stay centre-stage for international research collaboration? As global research emerges from the fog of the pandemic, new influential networks are being formed. Xin Xu Comment 10 Aug 2023
Establishing fruitful cross-sector collaborations in research Two scientists share their insights on what makes a valuable and productive partnership. Andy Tay News 7 Aug 2023
Critics wary over plans to fast-track UK drug-approval model The UK regulator’s proposal to piggyback on other countries’ decisions might lead to an over-reliance on their systems. Nic Fleming News feature 27 Jul 2023
Pack up the parachute: why global north–south collaborations need to change Global-south researchers want equal partnerships that value intellectual exchange. Virginia Gewin Careers 24 Jul 2023
Fourteen things you need to know about collaborating with data scientists Experimentalists often need help to analyse data. Here’s how to ensure your collaboration is productive. Michele Tobias, Nick Ulle, Tyler Shoemaker Careers 13 Jul 2023
Nature Index Annual Tables 2023: Fastest risers We look at the institutions that have made rapid gains in the natural sciences from 2021 to 2022. Bec Crew and Simon Baker Nature Index 7 Jul 2023
Preprints become papers less often when the authors are from lower-income countries A lack of financial resources is likely to be one of the key factors preventing the transition. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 3 Jul 2023
How to train early-career scientists to weather failure Workshops and training programmes tackle failure and how to recover from it. Laurie Udesky Careers 30 Jun 2023
Health sciences added to the Nature Index Articles from more than 60 medical journals now included in the database to broaden coverage. News 15 Jun 2023
Nature Index Annual Tables 2023: China tops natural-science table India is another notable riser, whereas Russia is among those that are losing ground. Chris Woolston News 15 Jun 2023
Nature Index Annual Tables 2023: first health-science ranking reveals big US lead The Netherlands punches above its weight in the country list, and a Canadian institution demonstrates the strength of its clinical collaborations. Bianca Nogrady News 15 Jun 2023
Preprint clubs: why it takes a village to do peer review A group of early-career researchers have harnessed cross-institutional journal clubs to assess and review immunology preprints. Felix Clemens Richter, Ester Gea-Mallorquí , Arthur Mortha, Nicolas Ruffin, Nicolas Vabret Comment 1 Jun 2023