# How to Navigate the Nature Index

The article provides an overview of the Nature Index, a database that tracks research articles and institutional performance. It explains how the index works, what it measures, and how researchers and institutions can use it to evaluate scientific output. This guide is useful for those seeking to understand or use the Nature Index for benchmarking and analysis.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02183-3) — 2026-07-29