Free to Collaborate with Cuban Biomedical Researchers
New rules also loosen restrictions on Cuban-made pharmaceuticals.
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Harnessing the Possibilities of Science, Technology, and Innovation
President Obama Hosts Frontiers Conference, Focusing on the Potential of Science, Technology, and Innovation to Drive Prosperity and Address Challenges in Personal, Local, National, Global, and Interplanetary Frontiers for the Next 50 Years and Beyond.
There’s Such a Thing as Too Much Neuroscience
We need both neuroscience and clinical research.
Interview with Professor Jim Smith
Jim Smith is a Professor of Developmental Biology at the Francis Crick Institute.
BioStudies, The Data Bento Box
A new database at EMBL-EBI gives a home to all of the data supporting a study.
Amplifying the impact of open access: Wikipedia and the diffusion of science
Amplifying the impact of open access: Wikipedia and the diffusion of science
With the rise of Wikipedia as a first‐stop source for scientific information, it is important to understand whether Wikipedia draws upon the research that scientists value most. Here we identify the 250...
Why Policy Needs Philosophers as Much as it Needs Science
Philosophers could help policy makers to ask the right questions. But to give this practical help, academic philosophy must take lessons from open science.
Science Group Seeks to Guide Silicon Valley Philanthropists
Uncertain government funding drives effort to beef up private support for research
How Are Scientists Using it?
The paper shows how scientists in a variety of disciplines use social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or blogs, to exchange scientific knowledge.
European Countries are Reaping the Benefits
How do European countries use open data? Who are the trend setters? And what impact does open data have on our economy & society? A first report looked at Open Data Maturity and Readiness.
Realising the European Open Science Cloud
First report and recommendations on the European Open Science Cloud.
Trends, Guidelines and Recommendations
The League of European Research Universities analyses trends in citizen science, formulates actionable guidelines for scientists and gives recommendations for universities, policymakers and funders.
The Administration’s Report on the Future of AI
A new report from the US Administration focuses on the opportunities, considerations, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Where to now regarding Framework 9?
Colin Macilwain presents five take-home messages from today's Framework 9 event in Brussels.
What works, and what doesn't?
On Ada Lovelace Day, Jenny Rohn reflects on her own experience of fixing gender inequalities in science.
Realising the Health Benefits of Sharing Data
Accessible data are not enough. We need to invest in systems that make the information useful, say Elizabeth Pisani and colleagues.
What if there were more women in tech?
Women in tech and science professions reflect on how things would be different if there were more women in the sectors.
It’s time for science to abandon the term ‘statistically significant’
It’s time for science to abandon the term ‘statistically significant’
Academic psychology and medical testing are both dogged by unreliability. The reason is clear: we got probability wrong.
Can The World Of Politics Learn From The World Of Science
Despite a growing number of female political leaders across the globe, women are still in a minority when it comes to positions of power in world politics.
Avoiding Obscure Topics and Generalising Findings
A word frequency analysis of 874,411 English article titles to assess the likelihood that research on obscure (rarely researched) topics is less cited.
World Article Publishing Illustrates Regional Values
An interactive visualization of article publication data from the 2016 NSF Science & Engineering Report suggest discrepancies in the cultures of science around the world.
Coke and Pepsi give millions to public health, then lobby against it
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have given millions of dollars to nearly 100 prominent health groups in recent years, while simultaneously spending millions to defeat public health legislation.
Can Highly Selective Journals Survive on APCs?
Are the Article Processing Charge (APC) levels set for high-end OA journals too low to be sustainable?
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