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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.

These institutions were the largest contributors to life-sciences papers published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index in 2018.

These 10 institutions in the Nature Index were the largest contributors to chemistry papers published in 82 leading journals in 2018.

Among the world’s academic institutions, these were the largest contributors to articles tracked by the Nature Index.

These institutions were the largest contributors to physical-science papers for 2018 published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index.

A new tool helps users to compose, compute and publish reproducible articles.

Study paints bleak picture of disadvantage attached to ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

A committee has recommended scrapping a rule that requires PhD students to publish articles.

The fall of insects, the rise of zombie brains, and the catalysts of political unrest dominated the conversation around April's research offerings.

Corporate research in the life sciences endures, despite diminishing in other fields of science.

This scientific partnership could fight everything from blood diseases to HIV.

From antibiotics and organoids to CRISPR, improved biomedical methods and apparatus are enabling new therapies.

At the Estonian Genome Centre, the geneticist and her team are investigating the impact of genetic variations on drug metabolism and adherence to prescriptions.

From genetics to nanomaterials, these researchers are making big leaps in the biomedical sciences.

The US has a handy lead in the biomedical sciences, but China is hot on its heels.

Ethical and equity challenges become more urgent.

An infectious disease model shows that ideas from prestigious institutions are more likely to spread farthest.

Experts weigh in on how to make the most of a tweet.

Researchers need to rethink their aversion to talking about their work on social media, says digital sociologist Mark Carrigan.