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The top 10 government institutions in 2018

These government institutions were the largest contributors to papers published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index in 2018.

Nature Index

Listings 20 Aug 2019

How to run a successful citizen science project

Keeping participants involved can go a long way.

Gemma Conroy

News 9 Aug 2019

The top 10 institutions for Earth and environmental sciences in 2018

These 10 institutions in the Nature Index were the largest contributors to papers in Earth and environmental sciences published in 82 leading journals in 2018.

Nature Index

Listings 20 Jun 2019

The top 10 academic institutions in 2018

Among the world’s academic institutions, these were the largest contributors to articles tracked by the Nature Index.

Nature Index

Listings 20 Jun 2019

Hidden lake on Mars raises questions

Radar data of the red planet’s south pole had scientists deliberating over the possibilities. Could it really be liquid water?

Gemma Conroy

News 22 Jan 2019

China's place among the stars

The FAST telescope dish, stretching half a kilometre, will thrust China’s radio astronomers into a role of global leadership.

Mark Zastrow

8 Jan 2019

Data brief: Citizen science papers have more impact

Public involvement in science has citation benefits, but these are often fleeting.

News feature 23 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

Earth and environmental sciences in the line of fire

By modelling the course of climate change, scientists are building an arsenal to prepare for its impact.

Katherine Bourzac

News 28 Jun 2018

One small step in the thawing of China-US space relations

A Beijing DNA experiment boards the International Space Station.

Hepeng Jia

News 28 Jul 2017

More than space travel: NASA's other record

Nicky Phillips

News 23 Mar 2016

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