Polar bear researchers struggle for air time Arctic fieldwork in Canada takes place in a difficult funding landscape. Chris Woolston News 19 Nov 2021
Canada’s scientists are elucidating the dark metabolome Teams studying the human body at the molecular level are grappling with matter that defies identification. James Mitchell Crow News feature 19 Nov 2021
How Canada stacks up in science against its closest competitors A visual overview of investment, collaborations and institutional stand-outs. Tanner Maxwell et al. Dataviz 19 Nov 2021
First Nations communities bring expertise to Canada’s scientific research Researchers working with Indigenous partners are benefiting from traditional knowledge of the natural world. Brian Owens News 19 Nov 2021
Canada’s researchers call for a return to stated science ambitions The buzz created by a 2017 national science review has faded, prompting calls for a renewed focus on innovation. Brian Owens News feature 19 Nov 2021
Canada’s scientific strength depends on greater support for innovation To remain globally competitive, the country must regain an edge in emerging fields. Bec Crew Comment 19 Nov 2021
The allure of the journal impact factor holds firm, despite its flaws “Science needs a healthy dose of its own medicine, yet refuses to take the pill.” Jon Brock News 29 Aug 2019
How to run a successful citizen science project Keeping participants involved can go a long way. Gemma Conroy News 9 Aug 2019
Snapshot: The University of Tokyo – Asia’s star in the reputation ranks The top-ranked university outside the US and UK for reputation. Bec Crew Dataviz 23 Jul 2019
10 key insights from the first research scorecards for G20 countries Australia shines; the US, not so much. Bec Crew Dataviz 19 Jul 2019
The top 10 countries for scientific research in 2018 These countries were the year's largest contributors to papers published in the past year in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index. Bec Crew Listings 1 Jul 2019
10 tips for tweeting research Experts weigh in on how to make the most of a tweet. Bec Crew News feature 9 May 2019
Impact factors are still widely used in academic evaluations Survey finds that 40% of research-intensive universities mention the controversial metric in review documents — despite efforts to dampen its influence. Holly Else 18 Apr 2019
Career mobility: Researchers change places to progress Moving countries to further a career in science has its benefits, but it isn’t an option for everyone. Smriti Mallapaty (Data analysis by Rodrigo Costas Comesana) NI 360 1 Apr 2019
Science Cities: A venture under pressure Scientific innovation has long powered the San Francisco Bay Area’s economy, but community and political challenges could undermine progress. Katherine Bourzac News feature 20 Nov 2018
The top rising stars in the Nature Index Although China leads the pack, fast-moving institutions are building their research reputations the world over. Anja Krieger et al. Listings 5 Oct 2018
11 up-and-coming researchers in the natural sciences These newcomers are making their mark in science across the disciplines. Catherine Armitage et al. 20 Sep 2018
Q&A Koenraad Debackere: Impact assessment to become more complex We need to define impact more clearly to be able to measure it effectively. Smriti Mallapaty Q&A 28 Aug 2018
British universities fail at research integrity self-regulation One-quarter of surveyed institutions admit to not complying with guidelines. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 11 Jul 2018
