AI tools measure rigour of COVID-19 preprints Automated reviews are picking up gaps in papers prior to peer review. Dalmeet Singh Chawla Technology feature 12 Jan 2021
Why universities must seize the chance to help "reset" society Higher education institutions are the cradle of innovation and entrepreneurship. Their expertise is needed more than ever. Mark Dodgson and David Gann Comment 16 Dec 2020
The race to the top among the world’s leaders in artificial intelligence As revenues and research output soar in the field of AI, global competition between the United States, China and Europe heats up. Neil Savage News feature 10 Dec 2020
Samsung’s head researcher wants human–AI interactions to be a multisensory experience Sebastian Seung outlines his quest for convenient and natural interaction with machines. Leigh Dayton News feature 10 Dec 2020
Artificial-intelligence research escalates amid calls for caution A look at one of the most rapidly advancing and controversial topics in scientific research. Bec Crew News 10 Dec 2020
German science is thriving, but diversity remains an issue The research giant lags in its support of female leadership. Bec Crew News 27 Nov 2020
Germany's start-up scene is booming With record levels of funding, German start-ups are building the nation’s strength in innovation. Gemma Conroy, Natalie Parletta & Chris Woolston News feature 26 Nov 2020
Four reasons why young researchers should consider entrepreneurship training “It doesn’t matter how good and innovative your idea is if no one needs it.” Andy Tay News 27 Aug 2020
How young researchers can create lasting industry partnerships Don’t wait for universities to facilitate connections. Here’s how to find the right people on your own timeline. Bec Crew Q+A 24 Jul 2020
Women and minority researchers have more original ideas, but white men are rewarded faster How many trailblazers have been sidelined? Bec Crew News 16 Jul 2020
Governments detail gaps in their scientific readiness for a pandemic “Our ability to recognize troubles looming on the horizon was, at best, inadequate.” Elisabeth Jeffries News 9 Jun 2020
How South Korea made itself a global innovation leader Systemic reform backed by strong investment has brought rapid and long-lasting results. Leigh Dayton News feature 28 May 2020
Energy harvesters pick up power New technologies are channelling incidental energy into practical uses. Mark Zastrow News 13 Dec 2019
Tomorrow’s industries: from OLEDs to nanomaterials Scientific discoveries can be big business, but the road is long. Neil Savage News 12 Dec 2019
This graphic reveals the most innovative countries for 2019 A strong showing from Asia. Gemma Conroy Dataviz 3 Sep 2019
Ban the lecture How young universities aiming for high rankings are preparing for “Generation Alpha”. David Payne News 2 Jul 2019
Why we left academia: Corporate scientists reveal their motives Five scientists discuss the reasons they moved to an industry lab. Elie Dolgin Comment 28 Dec 2017
In Japan, corporates make reluctant partners The Japanese government wants to lure more industry funding into universities, but companies need to be convinced they’ll get value. Ichiko Fuyuno News 20 Dec 2017
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 shifting corporate–academic relationship in pictures Research partnerships between industry and academia have more than doubled in five years. Nature Index Dataviz 11 Dec 2017