Nature Index’s top 5 countries: ranked in chemistry, environmental, physical, and life sciences Where in the world are the subject strengths? Gemma Conroy Listings 6 Mar 2020
10 key insights from the first research scorecards for G20 countries Australia shines; the US, not so much. Bec Crew Dataviz 19 Jul 2019
Why can't British universities be more like New York University? Former minister reveals thwarted hopes and the limits of political interference. David Payne News 10 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
The top 10 institutions for physical sciences in 2018 These institutions were the largest contributors to physical-science papers for 2018 published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index. Nature Index Listings 20 Jun 2019
The top 10 institutions for chemistry in 2018 These 10 institutions in the Nature Index were the largest contributors to chemistry papers published in 82 leading journals in 2018. Nature Index Listings 20 Jun 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
China: Small science grows in large hands China’s nanotech industry is forging ahead, with high funding levels, a maturing talent pool, and international experience. Sarah O'Meara 4 Jan 2019
Egypt and Pakistan had highest rise in research output in 2018 Global production of scientific papers hit an all-time high this year, estimates show, with emerging economies rising fastest. Anita Makri 27 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
High-profile journals put to reproducibility test Researchers replicated 62% of social-behaviour findings published in Science and Nature — a result matched almost exactly by a prediction market. Philip Ball 30 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
Rockefeller tops Leiden university ranking for eighth consecutive year The small university stands out for its citation impact relative to its size. 20 May 2018
UK challenges US in Nobel dominance A per-capita analysis of physics, chemistry and medicine laureates since the turn of the century reveals the United Kingdom as the most prolific nation. News 9 May 2018
Scientists go to great lengths in reviewing high-quality research An analysis of review length raises questions about what quantity means for quality. Gemma Conroy News 11 Apr 2018
China and South Korea flash the cash in R&D race G20 countries dominate global research spending and production, but the mix is changing. Ivy Shih News 24 Feb 2017
European universities rise to the challenge As a continent, Europe is home to the most rising stars in the index. Mark Zastrow, James Mitchell Crow Listings 11 Aug 2016
Top research institutes in chemistry in 2015 National research organisations take the top three spots in the latest Nature Index chemistry research rankings. James Mitchell Crow Listings 27 Apr 2016
Ten institutions that dominated science in 2015 The top 10 institutions in the Nature Index are the largest contributors to papers published in 68 leading journals in 2015 Sarah O'Meara Listings 20 Apr 2016
Brazil's Russian connection A handful of influential professors are behind research partnerships between Russia and Brazil. Linda Nordling Dataviz 5 Apr 2016
