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world12 days ago•7 min saved

Switzerland Tops the 2026 Best Countries Ranking in a Data-Driven Study

US News & World Report, partnered with the Wharton School, released the 2026 Best Countries rankings using a data-driven methodology across eight categories (governance, culture and tourism, civic health, economic development, health, infrastructure, opportunity, and the natural environment) and 24 subcategories to rate 100 countries; Switzerland topped the list, while the United States fell out of the top 10 due to uneven performance in several data-heavy categories, with the article enumerating the top 20 and noting country-specific strengths.

via Business Insider|

#best-countries #data-driven #global-ranking

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Global Innovation Rankings and Emerging Innovation Hubs

Germany, historically a leader in innovation with numerous technological contributions, has been displaced by China in the latest global ranking of the most innovative countries, according to WIPO.

via The Economist|

#china #germany #global-ranking

education1 year ago•5 min saved

UC San Diego Among Top 10 Global Research Powerhouses

UC San Diego has been ranked 9th globally for having the most influential researchers, tied with Germany's Max Planck Society. This recognition highlights the university's strong impact across various disciplines, including neuroscience, bioengineering, and environmental science. UC San Diego is the top-ranked public research university in the U.S. and the only UC institution in the top 10. The university's culture of innovation supports researchers in translating their work into real-world solutions, exemplified by projects like wearable ultrasound devices and microrobots for cancer treatment. Notable researchers like Rob Knight and Pieter Dorrestein have been recognized for their groundbreaking contributions in multiple fields.

via University of California San Diego|

#academic-excellence #education #global-ranking

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India to surpass China as world's most populous country in 2021.

India is set to overtake China as the world's most populous country this year, according to a report by the United Nations. India's population is projected to reach 1.38 billion, while China's is expected to be 1.4 billion. The report also highlights the impact of declining fertility rates on global population growth and the need for policies to support ageing populations.

via Financial Times|

#china #demographics #global-ranking