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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Australian universities that are rising fast in the Nature Index

Up-and-coming research hotspots.

Gemma Conroy

Listings 31 Mar 2020

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

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

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

Top 10 Asia-Pacific locations for life sciences research

The rise and rise of China.

Gemma Conroy

Listings 3 Mar 2020

Top 10 countries in Earth and environmental sciences research

Canada jumps up the ranks, knocking Australia down.

Gemma Conroy

Listings 20 Feb 2020

The 5 most popular scientific papers of January 2020

Good news for ex-smokers.

Bec Crew

Listings 18 Feb 2020

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