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Data analysis can improve the vetting of scientific papers, but first, publishers must agree to make the information public.

Despite progress, many physical scientists from sexual and gender minorities experience exclusion or harassment at work, finds UK survey.

What they don’t teach at your institution. 

Former minister reveals thwarted hopes and the limits of political interference.

The benefits of showing your hand early.

Don’t take it personally.

Academic writing is often criticised for being overly complicated and impenetrable to anyone outside of a small circle of experts.

There just aren’t enough hours.

Global effort to combat research misconduct gathers pace.

How young universities aiming for high rankings are preparing for “Generation Alpha”.

The United States reigns as the colossus but China is taking up ever more space, squeezing out European stalwarts.

These countries were the year's largest contributors to papers published in the past year in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index.

Watch the rise and fall of major population hubs.

The latest Times Higher Education rankings highlight innovation among universities established since 1945 and others aged 50 and under.

Should early career researchers be expected to relocate regularly in order to land a permanent job?

Even tiny tyrannosaurs and synthetic life couldn't topple office politics.

A database assembles thousands of science journals’ editorial policies to boost transparency and accessibility.

These 10 institutions in the Nature Index were the largest contributors to papers in Earth and environmental sciences published in 82 leading journals in 2018.

These institutions were the largest contributors to papers published in the past year in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index.

This ranking shows which institutions might be punching above their weight in producing high-quality research.