We released a new version of Nature Network yesterday. Among the 60 or so improvements and changes we made, one stands out as of particular importance. The ability to pick your own hub.

Later this year, we’ll be altering the layout and content of our existing local hubs (Boston and London) and launching many new ones. But where? We need data. We need to know where you all come from. So we’ve built a bit on your personal profile, where you can state the city you work in, and then choose from a selection of potential local hubs that might be meaningful to you.

Why should you do this? Well, whichever hubs are most popular are likely to be the next to launch. This will bring with it a local events calendar, local meetups, local news and jobs information. Basically, a one-stop shop for all your local science needs.

To select your hub, just do this:

• Log in, head to your profile page and click ‘edit your profile’.

• At the top, click ‘change your location’.

• Enter the city or town in which you work. This will set your location.

• Nature Network will then suggest three potential ‘hubs’—regions (not necessarily cities) that may become full-fledged hubs like Boston and London once enough people from that area sign up. Click the one that you belong to.

Simple.

I can reveal that, after 24 hours, Berlin and Toronto are in the lead. Go and put a vote in for your city now.