High-impact papers score well in REF, study finds Researchers in the UK find that the impact factor of journal articles matches judgements by a panel of experts on research quality. Anthea Lacchia News 9 Oct 2017
Turning science into social outcomes For innovation to bring public benefit, mapping the influence of academic papers is just the beginning. Richard Jefferson 29 Aug 2017
Better measures needed for research cooperation Researchers wrestle with a measure of collaboration increasingly used to assess the impact of their work. Anthea Lacchia News 23 Jun 2017
China trades science along ancient Silk Road The ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative will expand scientific collaborations with 64 countries in the region. Hepeng Jia News 30 May 2017
Success is just a bolt from the blue Citations don't always reflect the quality or impact of a researcher's work. Adrian Barnett Comment 5 Jan 2017
How should governments measure innovation? There is a need to account for all types of innovation, from big to small. Branwen Morgan News 11 Oct 2016
In research, time is as important as money Do longer periods of funding lead to greater scientific returns? Branwen Morgan News 18 Aug 2016
China's top 10 research universities in 2015 The country's contribution to top journals continues to grow. Nicky Phillips Listings 15 Jul 2016
