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Harvard University’s top 5 authors in life sciences
23 July 2019
Bec Crew
These scientists are Harvard’s most prolific authors of high-quality life sciences papers.
Unravelling the mysteries of preprints and peer review
21 June 2019
Chris Woolston
A database assembles thousands of science journals’ editorial policies to boost transparency and accessibility.
The top 10 academic institutions in 2018
20 June 2019
Nature Index
Among the world’s academic institutions, these were the largest contributors to articles tracked by the Nature Index.
The top 10 institutions for life sciences in 2018
20 June 2019
Nature Index
These institutions were the largest contributors to life-sciences papers published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index in 2018.
The top 10 research institutions for 2018
20 June 2019
Nature Index
These institutions were the largest contributors to papers published in the past year in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index.
Rapid progress transforms ideals of health
16 May 2019
Bianca Nogrady
Ethical and equity challenges become more urgent.
Japan's global connectors boost scientific research collaboration
24 March 2019
Catherine Armitage, David McNeill & Smriti Mallapaty
Six scientists whose transformative work reaches across borders.
Less prestigious institutions deliver better value for grant money
18 October 2018
Catherine Armitage
Study finds "wasteful" skew in biomedical research funding towards those at the top.
Young scientists flail in sink or swim system
13 November 2017
Elie Dolgin
Does proximity play a role in science collaborations?
30 November 2016
Neil Savage
Proximity is just one factor driving the high number of collaborations between top performing institutes in the same city.
