National rankings in agricultural sciences Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-April 2009 13 August
Hot papers in pharmacology and toxicology Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, Hot Papers, 2007-09 6 August
Pirbright lab to get £92m revamp Institute of Animal Health to benefit after years of neglect. Zoe Corbyn reports 6 August
We're going to need back-up Data-management workshops aim to sharpen ever-more important skills, writes David Schley 30 July
Field rankings for Sweden Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1999-2009 30 July
We've no vested interests to hide, says tax-study centre Openness about social scientists' affiliations and funders questioned. Melanie Newman reports 23 July
Highly cited papers in classical studies since 2000 Data provided by Thomson Reuters, Web of Science, Arts & Humanities Citation Index, 2000-09 23 July
Research intelligence - Big pitch: are you in or out? EPSRC launches a Dragons' Den-style format to decide the fate of £2 million. David Schley reports 23 July
Let's fly the greener skies Big bucks are on offer for researchers who can help make aircraft more environmentally friendly, writes David Schley 16 July
The script is just the start The BBC's written archive is a scholarly treasure trove spanning all areas of 20th-century life. Zoe Corbyn takes a peek 9 July
Top nations in neuroscience and behaviour by citation impact Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1999-2009 9 July
Top 20 journals in psychiatry and psychology by citation impact Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-28 February 2009 9 July
Top 10 European institutions in chemistry Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1999 through 28 February 2009 2 July
Learn the secret life of plants A £13.5m facility will open new avenues of research by enabling the sequencing of plant DNA. Lee Bunce writes 2 July
Here's a way to take the whole world in your hand With e-readers coming of age, Joe Rennison finds out what they could they do for researchers 25 June
Top 20 nations in output and world share for the sciences and social sciences Data provided by Thomson Reuters National Science Indicators (ESI fields) database, 1981-2008 (table based on data from 2004-08 only) 25 June
Digital boost for work of arts Electronic tools will give humanities researchers new ways to explore and collaborate. Katey Pigden reports 18 June
Field rankings for Scotland Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1999-2009 18 June
Acid test for threatened seas Researchers delving into effects of climate change on marine ecosystems can dip into £11 million scheme. Zoe Corbyn reports 11 June
Biting the complaint bullet Dissatisfaction among PhD students is growing but there is help for institutions willing to learn how to deal with it. Zoe Corbyn reports 4 June
Top research fronts for 2008 Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, Research Fronts, 2003-2008 4 June
Top scientists in molecular biology and genetics Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-28 February 2009 28 May
Help to make missing links Elsevier wants to foster web tools that 'improve' science by making the oceans of data online more navigable. Zoë Corbyn reports 28 May
A smoother polar passage A new body aims to help UK researchers navigate the pitfalls encountered when working in the Arctic, writes Zoë Corbyn 21 May
Top European institutions in clinical medicine Data provided by Thomson Reuters’ Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 December 2008 21 May
Money, mentors and markets The EPSRC is using an outside fund manager to select and shape commercial proposals. Zoë Corbyn reports 14 May
Top journals in computer science Data provided by Thomson Reuters’ Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 December 2008 14 May
Should we make way for the robots and leave the lab? Does the success of 'Adam' herald a future of automated research? asks Jesse Whittock 7 May
Top nations in mathematics Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1998-31 December 2008 7 May
Twitterati in the academy Twitter divides opinion, but some scholars view it as a tool that could benefit their work. Jesse Whittock reports 30 April
Top research fronts in the social sciences Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 2003-2008 30 April
Top ten journals in neuroscience and behaviour Data provided by Thomson Reuters’ Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998 – 31 December 2008 23 April
The plight of the honeybee A joint funding package of £10 million has been granted to investigate pollinators' decline. Zoe Corbyn reports 23 April
Don't let the tail wag the dog MIT's tech-transfer expert tells UK not to abandon blue skies and students. Hannah Fearn reports 16 April
Top 10 countries in plant and animal sciences based on citations per paper Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1998–31 December 2008 16 April
Answers to knotty problems Millions are on offer for cross-subject complex-systems approaches to tackle urgent concerns. Neha Popat reports 9 April
Top institutions in economics and business by impact Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1998-2008 9 April
Throw in a dash of politics Political scientists and others new to energy research are being sought to help shape policy, writes Zoë Corbyn 2 April
Field rankings for Italy Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1998-2008 2 April