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The practice has led to peverse incentives for researchers.

There’s no one way to 'game the system'.

Health professions have been booming.

This is what success looks like.

These 7 high-impact papers are citations gold.

Teaming up when things fall apart. 

Two scientific papers in South Africa have raised questions among critics about the quality - and potential biases - of international peer review.

Rejection in academia seems particularly personal, but it doesn't have to be.

Where the smaller players shine.

Zika provides a vision for how to keep pace with a fast-moving research field.

Some academic reports are flawed, and they're undermining trust in the vast majority that are rigorous and accurate.

It’s hard to think about lab problems when you’re dangling upside-down by your ankles.

Writing over the holidays can be effective, but should be approached thoughtfully. 

The skills and strategies — as well as the invisible structural factors — that contribute to scientific productivity.

Everything’s melting, but Boaty McBoatface is a beacon of hope.

The top-ranked university outside the US and UK for reputation.

These scientists are Harvard’s most prolific authors of high-quality life sciences papers. 

Australia shines; the US, not so much.

A checklist for success.

The high-stakes standoff that the world's universities are watching.