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 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
Japan faces down disaster An institute’s work on warning and mitigation systems for catastrophic events is a national priority. Tim Hornyak 24 Apr 2018
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
Corporate collaboration boosts buzz on research Papers authored by academic and corporate partners are more widely discussed online. Nature Index News 1 Dec 2017
Japan shakes up research funding system An overhaul of Japan’s competitive grants programme could revive the country’s international science standing. Tim Hornyak Listings 1 Aug 2017
Kyoto University is branching out in tough times The university's president talks about the need for Japanese universities to stay competitive on the international stage. Q&A 18 Apr 2017
Collaborating can save money but does it produce better research? Smriti Mallapaty and Simon Pleasants Listings 24 Mar 2016
