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Good research practices begin in the classroom.

Researchers can expect to wait days, rather than months, for the initial peer review.

Physical sciences hotspots outside China, based on publications in Nature Index journals.

Suspension of face-to-face activities in the coronavirus pandemic sends researchers back to their manuscripts.

‘Culture-change moment’ for higher education.

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How a spur-of-the-moment decision went viral.

These are host to some of Europe’s top-notch labs, based on publications in Nature Index journals.

Initiatives like Folding@Home and #WirVsVirus allow volunteers to pitch in, wherever they are.

A narrow focus on the latest hot topic can be rewarding—but it’s not necessarily a good long-term strategy.

4 ways to a more productive relationship.

Looking beyond bibliometrics to evaluate success.

Up-and-coming research hotspots.

Universities will have to adapt quickly to survive, says leading economist.

"Severe unintended negative consequences."

Where some of America’s high-powered chemistry research takes place.

A tool to help you master the four Cs: citations, communication, coverage, and collaboration.

Turns out they're not enough incentive for researchers to share their data.

But short careers set them back.