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Why India lags China in chemistry

Here’s how in 5 graphics.

Gemma Conroy | 3 April 2020

Advice for young scientists: Be a generalist

A narrow focus on the latest hot topic can be rewarding—but it’s not necessarily a good long-term strategy.

Avi Loeb | 2 April 2020

What can your PhD supervisor do for you?

Four ways to a more productive relationship.

Gemma Conroy | 31 March 2020

Leading economist predicts 4 long-term trends for higher education

Universities need to adapt to greater diversity and higher costs to survive.

Bec Crew | 26 March 2020

What's wrong with the H-index, according to its inventor

“Severe unintended negative consequences”.

Gemma Conroy | 24 March 2020

Digital badges aren’t enough incentive for researchers to share their data

They might not work as well as it seemed. 

Dalmeet Singh Chawla | 18 March 2020

Women rival men in scientific research publications and citations

But short careers set them back. 

Jon Brock | 17 March 2020

8 big differences between the US and UK PhD experience

And one important similarity.

Helen Robertson | 11 March 2020

Struggling to win grants? Here's how to crowdfund your research

Making dream projects a reality. 

Gemma Conroy | 10 March 2020
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