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The highest ranked institution is just 10 years old.

A study of protein databases shows that discoverers who are second to publish still end up getting a substantial portion of the recognition.

Practical tips for effective interdisciplinary collaborations.

Revealing some impressive all-rounders.

Research is a global game, yet even for top collaborators, the closest partners are mainly local.

A growing number of research agencies are assigning money randomly.

Large teams can produce more impactful work, but organizing a paper produced by many can be a major challenge.

Some funders and publishers call it unethical, for others, it's par for the course

Connections prove resilient as researchers circumvent geopolitical obstacles.

Despite government tensions, collaboration between the United States and China remains strong.

Uncertainty about the United Kingdom’s role in EU science is damaging research networks.

The move comes amid concerns over China’s influence on Australian campuses, and after major cybersecurity breaches at one institution.

From sending cakes into space to filling their refrigerators with cat poo, scientists detail the bizarre lengths they’ve gone to in the pursuit of research.

Meet the most-improved.

Identifying your own archetype with this simple tool can help your work.

Scientists use big data to understand what separates winners from losers.

And to be open about about it.

Staying strong amidst the fray. 

Significant results are not the only goal.

How supreme is "supreme"?