Hey science fans! 🎓 The latest Nature Index 2025 Science Cities report just dropped, and it's making waves across the global research scene. For the first time ever, cities on the Chinese mainland claim 6 of the top 10 spots in the world’s biggest science hubs.
Leading the pack is Beijing, owning the #1 spot since 2016, with its Share score (a fancy term for how much research a city contributes) jumping by 9.1% from 2023 to 2024. Right behind it, Shanghai saw an even bigger leap—a 20% boost in its research output! 🇨🇳
Other mainland stars in the top 10 include Nanjing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Hangzhou. These cities are flexing major muscle in chemistry, physical sciences, and earth and environment studies, even taking all top 10 spots in chemistry alone. 🌟
Meanwhile, traditional U.S. powerhouses like New York, Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Baltimore-Washington metro slipped in combined Share compared to last year. The Nature Index notes this shift as a clear sign of the Chinese mainland expanding its edge in global science. 🔄
What’s behind this rise? Heavy investment in R&D, world-class universities, and booming tech ecosystems across these cities. For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a reminder that science hubs are moving fast—maybe your next big research collab or startup opportunity is just around the corner! 🚀
Stay curious, stay connected, and let’s see if these trends keep evolving in 2025 and beyond. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
Nature: China extends science lead with most high-ranking city hubs
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