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Can the country maintain its growth in high-quality science?

Early-career researchers in the UK are less likely to choose open access over subscription journals.

Japan's gambit to globalize its scientific research is paying dividends. 

Although government efforts to encourage innovation face significant obstacles. 

New report identifies what can make or break a good international collaboration.

Former microbiologist Sue Thomas will lead the Australian Research Council from July.

Journal editors tend to accept manuscripts written by prior collaborators more quickly. 

The university's president talks about the need for Japanese universities to stay competitive on the international stage.

It was the first Japanese university to establish a venture capital firm.

International team publish landmark paper on debilitating form of childhood epilepsy.

Scientists reluctant to publish clinical trial results found to be a major contributor of research dollars wasted.

Despite being among the top science nations, Japan's publication output has stalled over the past decade.

The country's research output is falling behind other dominant science nations.

OECD survey reveals the country’s science spending frenzy, noting a need for investment in innovation and invention.

Years of groundwork underpins rise in research collaborations. 

COMMENT: Researchers, explain yourselves

COMMENT: Ignoring evidence when deciding where research funding goes will not lead to high quality research, says Adrian Barnett.