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  • NATURE INDEX

Leading lights in strongest science nations make their mark

From solving planetary mysteries to unravelling the manifestation of memories, these five scientists stand out in their fields.
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  1. Gemma Conroy
  2. Benjamin Plackett

Five researchers, each based in one of the five leading countries in the Nature Index, speak about the impact they’re having on their field — whether it’s working towards greater inclusivity, forging new collaborative ties or challenging old assumptions.

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Nature 603, S16-S19 (2022)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-00572-y

This article is part of Nature Index 2022 Big 5, an editorially independent supplement. Advertisers have no influence over the content.

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