Why can't British universities be more like New York University? Former minister reveals thwarted hopes and the limits of political interference. David Payne News 10 Jul 2019
How freely should scientists share their data? The Open Science movement champions transparency, but how much and how quickly is a matter of dispute. Daniel Barron News 16 Aug 2018
The problem with chasing publications COMMENT: National initiatives that track people, rather than papers, will lead to better science in the United States. Julia Lane Comment 16 Nov 2017
On the biotech block New York's expensive office and lab spaces have deterred innovative life science firms, but with growing support for start-ups, the scene is changing. Alexandra Ossola Dataviz 26 Oct 2017
Where the streets are paved with ideas COMMENT: Most of the world's research and entrepreneurship is concentrated in a few megacities. Richard Florida 24 Oct 2017