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To ensure that AI meets its potential as a transformative tool, it must be developed by a truly representative research community, say Tess Posner and Li Fei-Fei

As revenues and research output soar in the field of AI, global competition between the United States, China and Europe heats up.

AI-generated summaries of three articles selected from a data set of 175 Springer Nature publications.

Three generations of researchers look to the future.

Infographics reveal the nation’s strengths.

Thanks to steady funding, Germany’s national research organizations are thriving. But there are concerns that some universities are being left behind.

Researchers praise the time and funding they are given for deep exploration.

The research giant lags in its support of female leadership.

The molecular biologist hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists.

With record levels of funding, German start-ups are building the nation’s strength in innovation.

Researchers hope a 60% increase in funds can revitalize their austerity-hit scientific system.

Writing guides often advise “Don’t write anything that you wouldn’t say.” Michael Erard, who trains researchers to write grants and academic papers, disagrees.

From ‘napkin idea’ to published paper.

A viral hit?

Drawing on their experience working with 90 researchers worldwide, Helen Kara and Su-ming Khoo discuss the increasing complexity of the digital divide and new ethical dilemmas.

Even the best programmers make mistakes – here’s how to detect them before it’s too late.

Institutions need to step up support for early career researchers who are looking to share their findings more widely.

A gruesome escape artist and ingenious dolphin behaviour feature in these stand-out studies from August.