【科技日报】我国6个领域研究前沿热度指数排名世界第一

Core Insights - The "2025 Research Frontier" report indicates that China ranks first in the world in the heat index of research frontiers across six fields [1][2] - The report is based on 13,318 research frontiers from the ESI database, showcasing 110 hot frontiers and 18 emerging frontiers in 11 major disciplines [1] - The overall performance across 11 disciplines shows the United States in the lead, with China in second place, demonstrating significant progress in various fields [2] Group 1: Research Frontier Heat Index - China ranks first in the heat index for research frontiers in agriculture science, botany and zoology, ecological and environmental science, chemistry and materials science, physics, information science, and economics, psychology, and other social sciences [2] - The United States ranks first in five fields, with both countries holding the highest scores across all fields [2] - China ranks second in earth sciences, biological sciences, and mathematics, and has made significant progress in clinical medicine and astronomy, entering the top five globally [2] Group 2: Comparative Analysis - The report highlights that the gap between China and the United States is narrowing, with China showing solid research foundations and active frontier exploration [2] - The overall ranking positions the United States as the most active country in research, while China maintains a strong second place [2]