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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of April 2021 in the Nature Index journals

  Vaccine efficacy against new COVID-19 strains and the possibility of learning during lucid dreaming feature in these widely discussed studies.

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 20 Jul 2021
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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of March 2021 in the Nature Index journals

  A self-decapitating sea slug and strategies for mitigating wildlife predation by house cats feature in these widely discussed studies.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 28 Jun 2021
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  Chinese joint-venture universities try for the best of both worlds

  While movement of students between domestic and foreign universities slows, China’s joint-venture model is gaining traction.
  

  • Cong Cao

  Comment 27 May 2021
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  Ten rising stars of the Nature Index Annual Tables 2021

  China’s dominance falls away, as this year’s list of fast-risers features a more global spread of institutions.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 20 May 2021
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  Nature Index Annual Tables 2021: Country comparisons in a difficult year

  China’s losses are seven other nations’ gains.
  

  • Catherine Armitage

  Listings 20 May 2021
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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of January 2021 in the Nature Index journals

  A new approach to MS treatment based on COVID-19 vaccine tech and a sobering look at the fate of sharks and rays feature in these widely-discussed studies
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 20 Apr 2021
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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of March 2020 in the Nature Index journals

  Vanishing coastlines and a threat to sea turtles feature in these stand-out studies from March.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 1 Sep 2020
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  Google Scholar reveals its most influential papers for 2020

  Artificial intelligence papers amass citations more than any other research topic.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 13 Jul 2020
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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of May 2020 in the Nature Index journals

  COVID-19 vaccine hopes, and the environmental effects of the pandemic.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 25 Jun 2020
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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of April 2020

  A colossal sea beast and a swampy rainforest at the South Pole feature in some of the stand-out papers from April.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 29 May 2020
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  Australia and New Zealand universities dominate Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020

  Leading the way on activities that promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 23 Apr 2020
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  5 Asia-Pacific universities that shine in the physical sciences

  Physical sciences hotspots outside China, based on publications in Nature Index journals.
  

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 14 Apr 2020
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  5 European institutions that stand out in the life sciences

  These are host to some of Europe’s top-notch labs, based on publications in Nature Index journals.
  

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 7 Apr 2020
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  5 Australian universities that are rising fast in the Nature Index

  Up-and-coming research hotspots.
  

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 31 Mar 2020
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  Thinking of studying chemistry in the United States? Here are 10 universities to consider

  Where some of America’s high-powered chemistry research takes place.
  

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 24 Mar 2020
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  5 leading universities in the Nature Index for chemistry, environmental, physical, and life sciences

  Are these some of busiest labs in the world?
  

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 17 Mar 2020
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  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
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  Top 10 Asia-Pacific locations for life sciences research

  The rise and rise of China.

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 3 Mar 2020
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  Top 10 countries in Earth and environmental sciences research

  Canada jumps up the ranks, knocking Australia down.
  

  • Gemma Conroy

  Listings 20 Feb 2020
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  The 5 most popular scientific papers of January 2020

  Good news for ex-smokers.
  

  • Bec Crew

  Listings 18 Feb 2020