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Nature Index ‘Research Leaders’ survey also finds that scientists in North America and Europe are much more likely to say they intend to leave research.

Tools fail to identify most AI-generated peer-review reports, say researchers, who warn that the issue is only getting worse.

Why some institutions are betting on technology to stay relevant.

From lectures by avatars to entire qualifications, higher education centred around AI is just around the corner.

Nimble, responsive and collaborative, these institutions stand out in the Nature Index.

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The first Nature Index table on the field shows how research in the East is focused on industrial strategy.

As coastal populations surge, partnerships between inland and coastal researchers could be essential for climate adaption.

Data from the Nature Index reveal the top-performing science cities overall and across different subject areas.

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Faced with the double threat of rising sea levels and subsiding ground, researchers are devising plans to bring communities back from the brink.

Coastal cities and communities are being hit hard by climate change. These researchers are finding ways to build resilience.

US withdrawal from monitoring projects has sent the world scrambling for alternatives.

The era of rapid expansion is giving way to a more risk-aware approach, and students and researchers are feeling the effects.

A wave of research into the biology of ageing is raising hopes of a longer life, but fundamental questions remain.

Other scientists believe extending lifespan might be difficult but are pursuing therapies that aim to make us feel younger for longer.

A description of the terminology and methodology used in this supplement, and a guide to the functionality that is available free online at natureindex.com.

Classifying ageing as a disease might bring funding and other benefits, say some researchers, but others say this is fraught with ethical and regulatory implications.

From Alzheimer’s to obesity, these researchers are tackling the most common age-related conditions.

Researchers welcome the initiative, but say it doesn’t go far enough to capture the nuance of researcher productivity and impact.