Coronavirus vaccine front-runner Moderna puts MIT chemist-entrepreneur Robert Langer in the spotlight 4 lessons from his playbook. Leigh Dayton News 30 Jun 2020
These two geochemists have one of the largest publishing networks in science A ‘power couple’ in Earth and environmental sciences. Gemma Conroy News 26 Jun 2020
The 5 most popular scientific papers of May 2020 in the Nature Index journals COVID-19 vaccine hopes, and the environmental effects of the pandemic. Bec Crew Listings 25 Jun 2020
What to do when your research comes under fire 3 pieces of advice from the frontlines of scientific debate. Andy Tay News 3 Jun 2020
South Korean institutions lure global talent The country is making headway in the effort to internationalize its scientific workforce. Chris Woolston News 29 May 2020
The 5 most popular scientific papers of April 2020 A colossal sea beast and a swampy rainforest at the South Pole feature in some of the stand-out papers from April. Bec Crew Listings 29 May 2020
A new deal for South Korea’s science? A review of South Korea's research flagship will point to how the country plans to become a ‘first mover’. Catherine Armitage Comment 28 May 2020
This scientific ‘power couple’ has one of the largest publishing networks in biology Their protein-saving techniques are in high demand. Gemma Conroy News 27 May 2020
10 tips for submitting a successful preprint How to stand out in the fast-growing throng. Jon Brock News 26 May 2020
The decline of women's research production during the coronavirus pandemic Preprints analysis suggests a disproportionate impact on early career researchers. Philippe Vincent-Lamarre et al. Comment 19 May 2020
Empathy and grit – not just publication records – should be considered in researcher assessment Is this the future of metrics in academia? Clare Watson News 12 May 2020
Early career success: Nobel Prize winners are twice as productive from the start The benefits of teamwork. Gemma Conroy News 12 May 2020
These materials scientists are a ‘power couple’ in the physical sciences From rejected material to career-defining discovery. Gemma Conroy News 5 May 2020
Nature Index Annual Tables 2020: Measures of merit With the release of the Nature Index 2020 Annual Tables, we celebrate the institutions and countries producing high-quality research in the natural sciences. Bec Crew News 30 Apr 2020
Chemistry researchers cite their own work the most But we shouldn't assume selfish motives. Gemma Conroy News 27 Apr 2020
4 predictions for the future of higher education Universities will have to adapt quickly to survive, says leading economist. Bec Crew News 26 Mar 2020
What's wrong with the h-index, according to its inventor "Severe unintended negative consequences." Gemma Conroy News 24 Mar 2020
How to demonstrate the value of your research A tool to help you master the four Cs: citations, communication, coverage, and collaboration. Carsten Lund Pedersen News 20 Mar 2020
Women rival men in scientific research publications and citations But short careers set them back. Jon Brock News 17 Mar 2020
Nature Index’s top 5 countries: ranked in chemistry, environmental, physical, and life sciences Where in the world are the subject strengths? Gemma Conroy Listings 6 Mar 2020