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The top 10 countries that dominate natural sciences research
1 July 2019
Nature Index
The United States reigns as the colossus but China is taking up ever more space, squeezing out European stalwarts.
“We can do anything we want”: How young universities say they're stealing a march on older competitors
27 June 2019
David Payne
The latest Times Higher Education rankings highlight innovation among universities established since 1945 and others aged 50 and under.
The top rising stars in the Nature Index
5 October 2018
Anja Krieger et al.
Although China leads the pack, fast-moving institutions are building their research reputations the world over.
Look west for resistance
3 November 2017
Katharine Gammon
With the most to lose from looming federal funding cuts, California's researchers take a stand.