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A self-decapitating sea slug and strategies for mitigating wildlife predation by house cats feature in these widely discussed studies.

From investigating a lab’s publication history to scanning manuscripts for statistical errors, these apps can help streamline some of the most time-consuming tasks.

Failure to acknowledge support roles weakens the team, and the science, researchers say. 

The sudden discontinuation of the widely used database has prompted new initiatives to help fill the void.

Editorial and advisory boards can offer valuable experiences to young scientists.

Contrary to stereotypes, senior researchers’ productivity doesn’t necessarily decline.

The nation’s remarkable growth in science publishing is showing signs of a slowdown.

While movement of students between domestic and foreign universities slows, China’s joint-venture model is gaining traction.

Barriers to cooperation could create a more competitive, less collegiate research landscape.

With research spanning particle physics, solar power, conservation and the mechanisms of coronavirus transmission, these researchers are standouts in China’s vast talent hub.

From output and investments to the nation’s most prolific areas, a visual overview of China’s research performance.

China sets lofty goals as it vies for global dominance in the highly competitive fields of quantum science, space exploration and nanocatalysis.

China’s losses are seven other nations’ gains.

China’s dominance falls away, as this year’s list of fast-risers features a more global spread of institutions.

A systematic approach to critiques and queries can help keep emotions at bay.

How they forged a new path to success.

How biases may play out against female experimental participants.

But there are some influential exceptions.

An unprecedented space hurricane and an urgent call-to-action in support of Black scientists feature in these widely-discussed studies.

Report flags concerns that increasingly complex regulations will hamper talent migration.