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The 5 most popular scientific papers of April 2021 in the Nature Index journals
20 July 2021
Bec Crew
Vaccine efficacy against new COVID-19 strains and the possibility of learning during lucid dreaming feature in these widely discussed studies.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of March 2021 in the Nature Index journals
28 June 2021
Bec Crew
A self-decapitating sea slug and strategies for mitigating wildlife predation by house cats feature in these widely discussed studies.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of February 2021 in the Nature Index journals
6 May 2021
Bec Crew
An unprecedented space hurricane and an urgent call-to-action in support of Black scientists feature in these widely-discussed studies.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of January 2021 in the Nature Index journals
20 April 2021
Bec Crew
A new approach to MS treatment based on COVID-19 vaccine tech and a sobering look at the fate of sharks and rays feature in these widely-discussed studies
The 5 most popular scientific papers of December 2020 in the Nature Index journals
16 February 2021
Bec Crew
A major milestone in light-based quantum computing and the possibility of reversed ageing feature in these widely-discussed studies.
The 5 most talked-about scientific papers of November 2020 in the Nature Index journals
22 January 2021
Bec Crew
Stronger hurricanes and controversial research on autism feature in these widely discussed studies.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of October 2020 in the Nature Index journals
14 January 2021
Bec Crew
The 5 most popular scientific papers of September 2020 in the Nature Index journals
4 January 2021
Bec Crew
A Neanderthal-derived gene cluster linked to COVID-19 symptoms and a controversial AI algorithm feature in these stand-out studies.
The sequence of coronavirus makes surprisingly lovely music
17 November 2020
Mark Temple
A viral hit?
The 5 most popular scientific papers of August 2020 in the Nature Index journals
27 October 2020
Bec Crew
A gruesome escape artist and ingenious dolphin behaviour feature in these stand-out studies from August.
How to spot dubious claims in scientific papers
8 September 2020
Gemma Conroy
Statistics are easily manipulated. Here are four red flags.
Scientists pivot to pitch in on coronavirus
2 July 2020
Andy Tay
Many scientists have taken on extra work loads during the pandemic. Here a chemist, a publisher and an infectious disease expert reveal their efforts.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of May 2020 in the Nature Index journals
25 June 2020
Bec Crew
COVID-19 vaccine hopes, and the environmental effects of the pandemic.
Calibri vs Garamond: Can font choice make or break a research paper?
19 June 2020
Helen Robertson
What your preference says about you.
How to demonstrate the value of your research
20 March 2020
Carsten Lund Pedersen
A tool to help you master the four Cs: citations, communication, coverage, and collaboration.
Struggling to win grants? Here's how to crowdfund your research
10 March 2020
Gemma Conroy
Making dream projects a reality.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of January 2020
18 February 2020
Bec Crew
Good news for ex-smokers.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of December 2019
17 January 2020
Bec Crew
The genetic basis of wealth, and a wad of ancient chewing gum.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of November 2019
3 December 2019
Bec Crew
Alzheimer’s resistance and a black hole conundrum.
Scientists reveal weirdest things they’ve done in the name of science
19 November 2019
John Pickrell
From sending cakes into space to filling their refrigerators with cat poo, scientists detail the bizarre lengths they’ve gone to in the pursuit of research.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of October 2019
8 November 2019
Bec Crew
How supreme is "supreme"?
The 5 most popular scientific papers of September 2019
1 October 2019
Bec Crew
The top paper had a slick social media campaign.
These striking animations show the real impacts of climate change
24 September 2019
Gemma Conroy
Visualizing a grim outlook.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of August 2019
5 September 2019
Bec Crew
A month of spectacular firsts.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of July 2019
14 August 2019
Bec Crew
Doom, gloom, and a dancing cockatoo.
Scientists reveal the creative side-projects that keep them sane
26 July 2019
Bec Crew
It’s hard to think about lab problems when you’re dangling upside-down by your ankles.
The 5 most popular scientific papers of June
24 July 2019
Bec Crew
Everything’s melting, but Boaty McBoatface is a beacon of hope.
The top 5 most popular scientific papers of May
25 June 2019
Bec Crew
Even tiny tyrannosaurs and synthetic life couldn't topple office politics.
The top 5 most talked-about studies of April
29 May 2019
Bec Crew
The fall of insects, the rise of zombie brains, and the catalysts of political unrest dominated the conversation around April's research offerings.
10 tips for tweeting research
9 May 2019
Bec Crew
Experts weigh in on how to make the most of a tweet.
For scientists skittish about Twitter, here's a plan
8 May 2019
Bec Crew
Researchers need to rethink their aversion to talking about their work on social media, says digital sociologist Mark Carrigan.
How academics should use Twitter
7 May 2019
Bec Crew
Conservative social media guidelines stifle scientists' voices.
