A welcome vote of confidence What will the freedom to produce hybrid embryos mean to stem-cell research? Zoe Corbyn reports 12 June
Institutional rankings in environment and ecology Data provided by Thomson Scientific from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 12 June
University interventions aim to help heal a 'broken' NHS Centres unite medical schools and hospitals to improve healthcare. Melanie Newman reports 5 June
Research intelligence - Fancy coming to my place? Fellowships tempt rising research stars from abroad to UK to strike up long-term relations, writes Zoe Corbyn 5 June
It starts with one BioBrick .. BBSRC money fosters multidisciplinary teams to build UK strength in synthetic biology, writes Chloe Stothart 29 May
National rankings in psychiatry/psychology based on citations Data provided by Thomson Scientific from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 29 May
Top journals in molecular biology and genetics based on total citations Data provided by Thomson Scientific from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 29 May
In footsteps of Vikings, teams gather for gold raid A €21m pot is up for grabs from pan-European collaborations in humanities, writes Chloe Stothart 22 May
Top 20 institutions in engineering based on impact Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 22 May
Hot papers in economics and business Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 December 2007 15 May
Put polish on your proposal Researchers seeking an edge in the grant race are turning to expert help, writes Zoe Corbyn 15 May
Funders unite over improved guidance on animal research New protocols require grant-seekers to show that they will apply 3Rs rigorously, Zoe Corbyn writes 8 May
Top 20 countries in molecular biology and genetics based on impact Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997-31 October 2007 8 May
Sowing seeds of prosperity With its bigger budget, the DFID is promoting alliances focusing on development research, climate change, health and economic growth, says Zoe Corbyn 1 May
Hot papers in agricultural and food sciences 2006-07 Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators 1 May
Travel to broaden your mind Academics who wish to do research abroad can draw on a wealth of funding sources and advice, says Zoe Corbyn 24 April
Top 20 institutions in chemistry based on citations per paper Data from Thomson Scientific's Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997-31 October 2007 24 April
Investing in meeting of minds The EPSRC will devote £8m to enquiry spanning the physics-life sciences divide. Zoe Corbyn reports 17 April
Top 20 countries in clinical medicine based on citations per paper Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 17 April
Top 10 researchers in environment/ecology based on total citations Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 10 April
Windfall for stem-cell science MRC distributes £15m to help turn discoveries into applications that advance patient care. Zoe Corbyn reports 10 April
The drive for green energy is seeking quick results A £1.1bn fund to develop low-carbon technology wants to make an impact. Zoe Corbyn reports 3 April
Hot papers in materials science Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 December 2007 3 April
In search of the superbugs Funders are pledging £16.5m in the highly topical field of applied infection research, reports Zoe Corbyn 27 March
Top 20 countries in physics 1997-2007 Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 27 March
Institutional heavy hitters in molecular biology and genetics Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 20 March
Want to make international liaisons more meaningful? RCUK has £12m to help institutions build bridges with research-active nations, says Zoe Corbyn 20 March
EU science gets down to business Public-private initiatives with billions of euros in funding are set to issue first calls for proposals. Zoe Corbyn reports 13 March
The H-Index: The Hot Topic in Information Science Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 2005-07 13 March
Read it, like it, list it, share it Academics are using social bookmarking sites to share papers and to track research. Zoe Corbyn reports 6 March
Top 10 researchers in psychiatry and psychology based on total citations Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 6 March
Cross-discipline plan aims to give the past a future Arts and sciences will join forces in a new heritage science research programme. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Top 10 researchers in economics and business based on total citations Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 28 February
ESRC cuts red tape that deters cross-border collaborations Talks with overseas agencies about common review criteria could herald borderless funding, reports Zoe Corbyn 21 February
Top 10 countries in Environment/Ecology research based on total citations Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007 21 February
Nerc goes to work on £1bn climate change partnership Research council aims to integrate science and policy in flagship programme. Zoe Corbyn reports. 14 February
Hot papers in immunology Data from Thomson Scientific's Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997-31 August 2007 14 February
Wellcome gives biomedical study a £1bn injection Charity ploughs investment returns into research in genetics and global health, writes Zoe Corbyn. 7 February
Top 10 scientists in geosciences based on total citations Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 199731 October 2007 7 February
MRC determined to make giant strides in nanotoxicology Probing the potential health risks of new technology has become a funding priority. Zoe Corbyn reports. 31 January