The decline of women's research production during the coronavirus pandemic Preprints analysis suggests a disproportionate impact on early career researchers. Philippe Vincent-Lamarre et al. Comment 19 May 2020
Shut-in scientists are spending more time on research papers Suspension of face-to-face activities in the coronavirus pandemic sends researchers back to their manuscripts. Nic Fleming News 9 Apr 2020
How to demonstrate the value of your research A tool to help you master the four Cs: citations, communication, coverage, and collaboration. Carsten Lund Pedersen News 20 Mar 2020
8 big differences between the US and UK PhD experience And one important similarity. Helen Robertson News 11 Mar 2020
Researchers reveal the emotional and professional cost of drawn-out peer review It can have a noticeable affect on a person's career. Andy Tay News 10 Mar 2020
This simple tool can help you manage multiple research projects How to master the art of prioritization. Carsten Lund Pedersen News 23 Jan 2020
Three ways to collaborate on writing Document-sharing tools for scientists. Jeffrey M. Perkel Technology feature 10 Jan 2020
Pairing with an influential co-author gives young researchers a career-long boost A potential rankings hack for less prestigious universities. Bec Crew News 7 Jan 2020
Scooped in science? Relax, credit will come your way A study of protein databases shows that discoverers who are second to publish still end up getting a substantial portion of the recognition. Ewen Callaway News 2 Dec 2019
The untold cost of formatting manuscripts Just how deep is this time and money sinkhole? Jon Brock News 4 Oct 2019
These 10 institutions published the most papers in Nature and Science in 2018 From CRISPR to CLARITY, here are some of the most high-profile studies. Gemma Conroy, Bec Crew Listings 3 Sep 2019
Q&A Linda Beaumont: Journals should take action against toxic peer reviews Keep it constructive. Gemma Conroy Q+A 30 Aug 2019
The hidden cost of having a eureka moment, but not being able to put it in your own words Publishing in an “international” journal now refers to an English-language journal. Sneha Kulkarni Comment 29 Aug 2019
This simple tool shows you how to choose your mentors "Gurus breed gurus." Carsten Lund Pedersen Comment 28 Aug 2019
5 features of a highly cited article The difference between highly cited and lowly cited papers. Mohamed Elgendi Comment 23 Aug 2019
Never on a Sunday! Is there a best day for submitting an article for publication? It could mean the difference between rejection and acceptance. James Hartley Comment 8 Aug 2019
Studies suggest 5 ways to increase citation counts There’s no one way to 'game the system'. Bec Crew News 7 Aug 2019
Scientists reveal the creative side-projects that keep them sane It’s hard to think about lab problems when you’re dangling upside-down by your ankles. Bec Crew 26 Jul 2019
Writing over the holidays? Here's how to do it Writing over the holidays can be effective, but should be approached thoughtfully. Chris Smith 25 Jul 2019
What matters most on the road to scientific success? The skills and strategies — as well as the invisible structural factors — that contribute to scientific productivity. Viviane Callier 24 Jul 2019