Why companies publish research — and why some are stepping back
Nature Index’s recent supplement, 2025 Science Inc., explores the intersection of commerce and scientific discovery, revealing intriguing challenges.
U.S. publicly traded companies produce around 30,000 peer-reviewed publications annually, yet balancing competitive advantage with knowledge sharing remains complex.
Scientific publishing offers strategic benefits: attracting talent, establishing thought leadership, and fostering collaboration. Still, overall output is declining, raising questions about how industry and academia can sustain progress.
About Nature Index supplements:
Nature Index supplements are special features published in Nature using data from the Nature Index database. Organizations are invited to feature in the supplements to communicate their prominence on a particular topic. This year’s topics include Energy, Cancer, Research Hospitals, Immunology, Ageing, and Young Universities.
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