The latest Thorax impact factor has climbed to a record 8.376, which is great for the journal, and owes a huge amount to very many people. We'd like to thank the Deputy and Associate Editors, the brilliant statistical team and the Editorial Board, as well as the large number of reviewers who have worked hard to help us select the best manuscripts and make sure they are as good as possible. Thanks to you all, manuscript turnaround times have come down further. We could not have achieved this without the huge support of the Publishing Team, especially Jam, our never failingly patient and efficient Editorial Assistant (and does she have to assist!) and Claire Weinberg. But the real glory of this achievement goes to you, the authors of the manuscripts. The impact factor testifies to the excellence of the work you have sent us. Please be encouraged by this, and keep the superb manuscripts coming.