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One year after the launch of ARPA-H, Nature talks to director Renee Wegrzyn about her vision for the agency.

Editors threaten to resign over ‘no-reject’ model that others see as the future of research journals.

Universities and science employers must adopt practices to diversify their research workforce and move beyond simply hiring members of under-represented groups, finds the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Endowment inspired by US Ivy League model must be accompanied by other reforms, critics say.

Wada is studying high-energy particles by collecting data from storms on Earth.

Using submarine sensors, Kubota works to understand earthquakes and tsunamis.

Toda’s research shows that a love for umami allowed our evolutionary ancestors to start eating plants.

Efforts on funding and helping early-career researchers could be bearing fruit, but major challenges remain.

The country’s cross-border collaborations are varying across time and subject area.

Better prospects are needed in universities and industry to make the most of valuable talent.

Successes in life sciences and international collaboration could be key to boosting the country’s high-quality output.

Otake uses novel materials to isolate ‘heavy water’ cheaply and efficiently.

Physical sciences and chemistry still dominate research output, but life sciences is increasingly important.

The country’s automation research might need a renewed focus to rekindle past successes.

Helped by amateur astronomers, Kimura is delving into the mysteries of distant galaxies.

The government’s university endowment scheme is a ‘big moment’ for Japanese science, says Takahiro Ueyama.

Innovative software and modes of presentation are helping to broaden access to the literature.

Studies involving hundreds, even thousands, of scientists are on the rise, but how do such large groups coordinate their work?

The agency is considering giving peer reviewers one-time vetoes to push through support for unconventional science.

Funding should incentivize institutions to support healthy careers and to spark collaborations with industry.