Dec 4 2025
Science cities: Mapping the global research powerhouses

The latest Nature Index supplement, Science Cities 2025, offers a fascinating look at the cities shaping the future of scientific research.
Beijing has led the rankings of the Nature Index Science Cities since 2016, and for the first time, Chinese cities accounted for more than half of the global top 10.
Explore the articles in the supplement, including:
- A ranking of the leading cities driving world-class science
- The importance of collaboration between experts from inland and coastal megacities for climate adaptation
- How China is addressing the dual challenges of rising seas and sinking land with subsidence research
Nature Index Science Cities 2025 was produced with financial support from the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission, Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park.
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