2025研究前沿及热度指数报告发布

Core Insights - The "2025 Research Frontier and Heat Index Report" was released, highlighting the evolving landscape of scientific research and the competitive standings of various countries in 11 major disciplines [1][3] - The report indicates that the United States ranks first overall, leading in half of the research frontiers, while China holds the second position, leading in over 40% of the research frontiers [1][3] Group 1: Research Performance - The report evaluates research activity across 110 hot and emerging frontiers in 11 major disciplines, including agriculture, environmental science, and clinical medicine [1][2] - The United States and China dominate the rankings, with China achieving the highest heat index scores in six fields, while the U.S. leads in five fields [3] - China ranks first in agriculture, environmental science, chemistry, physics, information science, and social sciences, indicating strong foundational research and active frontier exploration [3] Group 2: Emerging Research Themes - The report identifies key emerging themes in scientific research, such as planetary boundary frameworks, high-throughput single-cell technologies, and AI's role in enhancing scientific research and engineering practices [2] - These themes reflect the ongoing technological revolution and the shifting focus of scientific inquiry [2]