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Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done

Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done

Lawsuits have an intimidating effect on an already difficult enterprise.

New Tools Track Article Buzz Online

New Tools Track Article Buzz Online

“How’s my paper doing?” It’s such a simple question, and in today’s hyperconnected world it’s relatively easy to work out who’s reading and talking about your scientific publications. But are there conversations you might be overlooking?

It's Gonna Get a Lot Easier to Break Science Journal Paywalls

It's Gonna Get a Lot Easier to Break Science Journal Paywalls

Understanding that vaccines are critical to public health and human-driven carbon emissions are un-terraforming the planet cannot be the purview of the one percent.

Women in Science, Technology and Innovation: Old Stereotypes and New Realities

Women in Science, Technology and Innovation: Old Stereotypes and New Realities

The OECD's 2017 Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard brings fresh evidence on where women stand in the pursuit of better representation in the world of science and technology.

Peter Hotez vs. Measles and the Anti-Vaccination Movement

Peter Hotez vs. Measles and the Anti-Vaccination Movement

Texas is at risk of a deadly measles outbreak, and yet few have been willing to cast blame on the state’s burgeoning—and notoriously combative—anti-vaccine movement.

The Social Dimension in the Future of Europe Debate

The Social Dimension in the Future of Europe Debate

EU leaders highlighted their political support for enhanced cooperation in education.

Doctor Wins 2017 John Maddox Prize for Countering HPV Vaccine Misinformation

Doctor Wins 2017 John Maddox Prize for Countering HPV Vaccine Misinformation

Riko Muranaka awarded prize for efforts to explain jabs’s safety amid scare campaigns which have seen Japanese vaccination rate fall from over 70% to 1%.

Academic Publishing, Internet Technology, and Disruptive Innovation

Academic Publishing, Internet Technology, and Disruptive Innovation

The traditional journal publishing system, the recent open access models of journal publishing as an evolving phenomenon, the nature and extent of open access as a disruptive innovation, and the implications for key stakeholders.

To Cut Drug Prices, Academy of Sciences Tells the Government to Negotiate With Manufacturers

To Cut Drug Prices, Academy of Sciences Tells the Government to Negotiate With Manufacturers

The National Academy of Sciences called on the federal government to make drastic policy changes to bring down the cost of prescription medicines.

New​ ​Coalition​ ​Aims to ​Secure​ ​the​ ​Future​ ​of​ ​Open​ ​Science

New​ ​Coalition​ ​Aims to ​Secure​ ​the​ ​Future​ ​of​ ​Open​ ​Science

In an effort to strengthen and secure the network of non-commercial services that underpin the burgeoning field of Open Science, a newly-formed coalition of international organisations is spearheading an unconventional appeal.

STEM Degrees Rise, but Disparities Remain

STEM Degrees Rise, but Disparities Remain

Though women earn significantly more bachelor’s degrees than men, they are substantially less likely to obtain a degree in science, technology, engineering or math.

Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts

Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts

After years of budget and political pressure, some climate scientists are changing the way they describe their research, and avoiding the term "climate change."

Update on the Data Stewardship Project at TU Delft: 3 Months' Progress Report

Update on the Data Stewardship Project at TU Delft: 3 Months' Progress Report

Fostering collaboration and good data practices in faculties.