Abstracts written by ChatGPT fool scientists Researchers cannot always differentiate between AI-generated and original abstracts. Holly Else News 12 Jan 2023
Unearned authorship pervades science Research-integrity survey also suggests that there is a split in US- and Europe-based researchers’ perceptions of ‘questionable research practices’. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 5 Jan 2023
AI system not yet ready to help peer reviewers assess research quality Machine-learning tool needs to be more accurate before it can replace or aid human assessment in the UK Research Excellence Framework. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 19 Dec 2022
Challenging the high-dose paradigm for cancer drugs The US Food and Drug Administration is looking at ways to lower approved doses to improve quality of life during chemotherapy. Marcus A. Banks News feature 14 Dec 2022
Organoids open fresh paths to biomedical advances Miniaturized versions of human tissue offer greater complexity than the Petri dish and could be an alternative to animal testing. Michael Eisenstein News feature 14 Dec 2022
Biomedical breakthroughs come of age Approaches to therapy that have long been stuck in the lab are finally finding their way into the clinic. Benjamin Plackett Comment 14 Dec 2022
How gene therapy is emerging from its ‘dark age’ After years of setbacks, the field is starting to deliver on its promises. Gemma Conroy News feature 14 Dec 2022
Tackle antimicrobial resistance with a pandemic-style mobilization Solving the public health crisis will take time, money and cooperation. David Hyun Comment 14 Dec 2022
The ebb and flow of the biomedical sciences in the pandemic era The field’s overall footprint in the Nature Index continues to grow, but trends vary at regional and institutional levels. Nature Index Dataviz 14 Dec 2022
Three ways to combat antimicrobial resistance With a dearth of new antibiotics coming to market, researchers are finding creative ways to keep bacteria at bay. Benjamin Plackett News 14 Dec 2022
The institutions forging the strongest innovation links Tracking patent citations and academic–corporate collaboration points to some of the pioneers in knowledge application. Nature Index Dataviz 7 Dec 2022
Is China open to adopting a culture of innovation? Beset by regulatory issues and barriers to international collaboration, the country still faces challenges in commercializing basic research. Joyce Lau News feature 7 Dec 2022
How the pandemic inspired a new generation of creators The COVID-19 crisis echoed the ‘all-hands-on-deck’ response to the Second World War, but such agility needs to be maintained. Chris Woolston News feature 7 Dec 2022
Overcoming the obstacles to invention The innovators successfully navigating the global turmoil of recent years could be well placed for years to come. Simon Baker Comment 7 Dec 2022
Diversity and inclusion is a must to make innovation work for all Fostering a creative and constructive dynamic between groups is a recipe for success. Marte C. W. Solheim Comment 7 Dec 2022
How to manage your time as a researcher Tracking goals on various timescales can help scientists to make the most of their days, says Maya Gosztyla. Maya Gosztyla Careers 5 Dec 2022
Specialized cities Breakthroughs in the life sciences have boosted US output of high-quality science, but advances in the physical sciences have done the same for China. Simon Baker Comment 25 Nov 2022
Strength in the life sciences sustains US advantage Generous funding, desirable locations, COVID-19 vaccine development and established intercity links are helping three cities to stand out. Neil Savage News feature 25 Nov 2022
The driving forces behind the success of Beijing and Shanghai China’s capital city still has a higher research output, but its innovating second city is catching up. Yvaine Ye News feature 25 Nov 2022
How well connected are the world’s leading science cities? When it comes to scientific collaborations, China’s cities are much less interconnected than those in the United States. Nature Index Dataviz 25 Nov 2022