Field rankings for Singapore Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-31 August 2009 7 January
Research intelligence: In search of Chimerical Eve A UCL fellowship has given a top scientist the freedom to research the origins of complex life. Rose Wilkinson reports 7 January
Grant winners: Hot Papers from India Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1999-31 August 2009 31 December
Research Intelligence - Pragmatic arts The AHRC's new head is keen to highlight the relevance of research to politicians and public alike. Zoe Corbyn writes 31 December
A greater London assembly Plans for the capital's proposed biomedical super-lab are advancing but big hurdles remain, writes Zoë Corbyn 17 December
National Rankings by Share of Highly Cited Papers Data provided by Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-31 August 2009 10 December
Research intelligence: End unfit comparisons Hefce should 'normalise' results in the REF, an eminent scientist recommends. Zoë Corbyn reports 10 December
Top ten chemists Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-June 2009 3 December
Research intelligence: Change of climate A consultation aims to ensure that postgrads in environmental science are ready for the future. Zoë Corbyn reports 3 December
Top nations in computer science Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-June 2009 26 November
Research intelligence: Saved from extinction A new funding scheme aims to revive research in systematics and taxonomy. Zoe Corbyn reports 26 November
Top institutions in geosciences Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999–June 2009 19 November
Research intelligence: Fair deal online? It's coming A government strategy promises more access to digital material and more freedom to use it. Zoe Corbyn reports 19 November
Core Papers on Catastrophic Climate Change Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, Research Fronts 2004-09 12 November
Research intelligence - A Wellcome break from the funding treadmill Trust's long-term awards will put scientists, not their proposals, first. Zoe Corbyn reports 12 November
Top nations in microbiology Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-June 2009 5 November
Research intelligence - A measure of humanities? A European project aims to build a citations approach that works outside the sciences. Zoë Corbyn reports 5 November
Top journals in immunology Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-June 2009 29 October
Research intelligence: Prepare to press the flesh Researchers can't afford to neglect networking if they want to succeed, a Vitae survey indicates. Neha Popat reports 29 October
Research intelligence: 'You must spread the word' RCUK head warns that people need to know the benefits of public investment in research. Zoë Corbyn reports 22 October
Top institutions in chemistry Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-June 2009 22 October
Victorian news travels fast An online resource from the British Library is speeding up research for scholars of the 19th century, says Zoë Corbyn 15 October
Hot papers in neurosciences, 2009 Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, Hot Papers, 2009 15 October
Take aim for high-tech tools A £4m AHRC fund will allow researchers to update and improve their digital resources. Neha Popat reports 8 October
Top countries in space sciences Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999 through June 2009 8 October
Nature vs science: citation impact by field Thomson Reuters, Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999–30 June 2009 1 October
Research intelligence: Uncertainty principle The British Science Festival aimed to bolster public understanding of science's contingencies. David Schley reports 1 October
Grab a desk by the lab bench The STFC is making space at its Daresbury facility available to firms wishing to work with cutting-edge scientists. Neha Popat reports 24 September
The titans: Institutional rankings by output and citations Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-30 April 2009 17 September
Research intelligence - No more 'double jeopardy' RCUK has brokered a single application process for UK and Sao Paulo collaborations. Zoë Corbyn reports 17 September
Wanted: new ways to dial down the temperature Technological 'fixes' for global warming to get £3 million in research council cash, writes Zoe Corbyn 10 September
Field rankings for Canada Ranked by relative citation impact. Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1999-2009 10 September
Wise words on the next step Doctoral supervisors must be prepared to offer sound career advice, says Zoë Corbyn 3 September
Hot papers in economics and business 2007-09 Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators 3 September
So, what's the big idea? Academics are being invited to draw up a list of large facilities they would like to see built. Zoë Corbyn reports 27 August
Top Asia-Pacific institutions in material science Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-30 April 2009 27 August
Mandarins, lend us your ears An AHRC-ESRC scheme will give scholars the chance to work in the heart of government. Zoe Corbyn reports 20 August
The rise of retractions in science – more misconduct or stiffer scrutiny? Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Web of Science database, January 1990-July 2009 20 August
Cancer research portal will benefit researchers 'Resource catalogue' will offer access to multiple data sources. David Schley reports 13 August