In a race for mentions, it’s open season on researchers The growing clamour for open access results makes scientists vulnerable, say Alexandra Lippman and Christopher Kelty. Alexandra Lippman and Christopher Kelty Comment 18 Jan 2019
China's Belt and Road Initiative finds new research partners in Europe Smaller member states are the beneficiaries of China's global trade and diplomacy project. Marijk van der Wende & Robert Tijssen Comment 11 Jan 2019
China: Quality deficit belies the hype Few Chinese researchers are regarded as global leaders, as the pressure for rapid output prevails. Futao Huang 24 Dec 2018
From Tehran to Wuhan: Peripheral cities make an impact The growing contribution of second-tier cities is narrowing the gap in research production. Marion Maisonobe, Laurent Jégou & Guillame Cabanac 6 Nov 2018
From punish to empower: A blame-free approach to research misconduct Research institutions have a duty to foster integrity, and that includes monitoring. Lex Bouter Comment 16 Oct 2018
The right tools to empower researchers Too many tools used to promote accountability benefit research managers and for-profit companies at the expense of individual researchers. J. Britt Holbrook Comment 11 Oct 2018
From postdoc to prosperity Universities need to prepare researchers for life beyond academia. Emma Compton-Daw Comment 4 Oct 2018
Could blockchain unblock science? The technology has potential to solve some transparency problems, but there are many obstacles to clear first. Jon Brock Comment 29 Aug 2018
Furiously surfing the wave to scientific success From the top of the wave the view is sweet, but it's all too easy to fall off. Merlin Crossley Comment 23 Aug 2018
Early-career researchers herald change The younger generation sees a collaborative system as key to discovery and advancement, a three-year tracking project reveals. David Nicholas et al.* Comment 25 Jul 2018
A better measure of research from the global south Funders Jean Lebel and Robert McLean describe a new tool for judging the value and validity of science that attempts to improve lives. Jean Lebel & Robert McLean 6 Jul 2018
It’s time for the US to get serious about funding open access University of California libraries tackle the transition from subscription-based publishing to sustainable open access. Rachael Samberg et al. Comment 4 Apr 2018
Post-truth tribalism is just the status quo COMMENT: In a noisy arena, scientists must become more effective communicators. Ross Gittins Comment 18 Jan 2018
Pharma could cut its losses with a bit of sharing COMMENT: Life science companies are missing out on the benefits of open innovation. Phillip Phan & Dean Wong Comment 2 Jan 2018
Here’s what’s wrong with companies backing out of science COMMENT: The withdrawal of large US corporations from research is narrowing the scope of innovation. Ashish Arora, Sharon Belenzon & Andrea Patacconi Comment 12 Dec 2017
The problem with chasing publications COMMENT: National initiatives that track people, rather than papers, will lead to better science in the United States. Julia Lane Comment 16 Nov 2017
Scramble for US science dollars set to intensify Even if the biggest cuts since World War II don't eventuate, alternative funding sources must be found. Scott Andes and Daniel Correa Comment 10 Nov 2017
Where the streets are paved with ideas COMMENT: Most of the world's research and entrepreneurship is concentrated in a few megacities. Richard Florida 24 Oct 2017
Measure for measure COMMENT: Numbers on science and innovation do not always reflect performance. Aidan Byrne Comment 26 Sep 2017
Turning science into social outcomes For innovation to bring public benefit, mapping the influence of academic papers is just the beginning. Richard Jefferson 29 Aug 2017