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German science on the world stage: visualized

Infographics reveal the nation’s strengths.

Nature Index | 30 November 2020

Nature Index’s top five science cities, by the numbers

Sizing up the success of the world’s science hotspots.

Nature Index | 28 September 2020

How to make a coronavirus data visualization that counts

It’s easy to get it wrong, so here are 5 principles for getting it right.

Gemma Conroy | 21 July 2020
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News

Asifa Akhtar is a sign of new things to come at the Max Planck Society

The molecular biologist hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Chris Woolston | 27 November 2020

German science is thriving, but diversity remains an issue

The research giant lags in its support of female leadership.

Bec Crew | 27 November 2020
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Comment

Three tips to adapt grants and papers for non-native English readers

Writing guides often advise “Don’t write anything that you wouldn’t say.” Michael Erard, who trains researchers to write grants and academic papers, disagrees.

Michael Erard | 23 November 2020

How the pandemic has transformed research methods and ethics: Three lessons from 33 rapid responses

Drawing on their experience working with 90 researchers worldwide, Helen Kara and Su-ming Khoo discuss the increasing complexity of the digital divide and new ethical dilemmas.

Helen Kara and Su-ming Khoo | 17 November 2020
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Listings

The 5 most popular scientific papers of August 2020 in the Nature Index journals

A gruesome escape artist and ingenious dolphin behaviour feature in these stand-out studies from August.

Bec Crew | 27 October 2020

The 5 most popular scientific papers of March 2020 in the Nature Index journals

Vanishing coastlines and a teacup dinosaur feature in these stand-out studies from March.

Bec Crew | 1 September 2020
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Careers

Finished your PhD? Six questions to ask yourself about what’s next

There is no single path to success, so here's a plan to help you choose.

Natalie Parletta | 13 October 2020

Scientists reveal weirdest things they’ve done in the name of science

From sending cakes into space to filling their refrigerators with cat poo, scientists detail the bizarre lengths they’ve gone to in the pursuit of research.

John Pickrell | 19 November 2019
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Nature Index 360°

Post-pandemic, fieldwork faces a remote future

COVID-19 is forcing researchers to rethink ways of amassing data.

Gemma Conroy | 25 August 2020

How hundreds of thousands of volunteers are using their skills to boost coronavirus research

Initiatives like Folding@Home and #WirVsVirus allow volunteers to pitch in, wherever they are.

Dyani Lewis | 7 April 2020
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Q&A

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 | 24 July 2020

The 10 most common mistakes with statistics, and how to avoid them

Significant results are not the only goal.

Gemma Conroy | 11 November 2019
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Technology

PanLingua: a free online tool that makes bioRxiv multilingual

How to read English preprints in any of the 104 languages recognized by Google Translate.

Jeffrey M. Perkel | 6 March 2020

Just say "no" to manels

There’s an app for that. 

Jeffrey Perkel | 7 February 2020
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