The Nature Index is a database of research articles in biology, chemistry, Earth and environmental sciences, health sciences, and physical sciences. Currently the Index covers 145 journals chosen by leading researchers, which represent the highest level of research in the natural and health sciences. The current index is based on publications during the year up to October 2024.
It is now clear that China dominates the academic research scene. Although Harvard is still in first place in the academic sector every other university in the top ten is located in Mainland China.
It is also noticeable that scientific research is shifting away from universities to specialised research centres. Among the top organizations at the top of the overall rankings are the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Max Planck Society, the French National Centre for Scientific Research, the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, and the National Institutes of Health.
The top organization for each subject group is:
Biological Sciences; Harvard University
Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences; Chinese Academy of Sciences
Health Sciences; Harvard University
Physical Sciences; Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The top organization in each sector is:
All; Chinese Academy of Sciences
Academic; Harvard University
Government; Chinese Academy of Sciences
Corporate; Roche
Healthcare; Brigham and Women’s Hospital
NPO/NGO; Max Planck Society.
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