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Science Undivided

Science Undivided

A pledge not to take part in scientific conferences in the United States that cannot be attended by all, regardless of their nationality or religion.

Designing Progressive Enhancement Into The Academic Manuscript

Designing Progressive Enhancement Into The Academic Manuscript

How to divest from a longstanding print legacy and truly embrace new digital technologies for the dissemination of research output.

Science Solidarity List

Science Solidarity List

A list of scientists offering temporary bench or desk space, library access and possibly even accommodation for US-based scientists who are stranded abroad due to the White House Executive Order 13769

Letter to the House of Representatives on the Progress of Open Science

Letter to the House of Representatives on the Progress of Open Science

Letter from the Dutch State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science informing the House of Representatives of the progress made in the field of open science.

Now More Than Ever

Now More Than Ever

For those interested in knowing what is in the world around them, the current news is disgusting. All US Environmental Protection Agency grants have been frozen, and employees are being prohibited from discussing the changes or talking to the public.

The ABC of panel scoring: Anchoring, Bias and Committee Procedures

The ABC of panel scoring: Anchoring, Bias and Committee Procedures

Academic life is particularly full of rank ordered lists, even if they are frequently not transparently available.

Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'

Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'

Researchers across Harvard received a record-high $842.5 million in grants in fiscal year 2016—but some say they are bracing for federal funding cuts under the Trump administration and seeking alternative sources of research support.

The Fine Art of Sniffing Out Crappy Science

The Fine Art of Sniffing Out Crappy Science

Two professors at the University of Washington want to teach students how to survive the avalanche of false or misleading data shaken loose by shifts in media, technology, and politics.

Peerwith.com

Peerwith.com

Collaborate with academic experts to increase the scientific impact of your work

We need a Github of Science

We need a Github of Science

Open Science efforts like arXiv and PLoS ONE should follow GitHub’s lead and embrace the social web.

10 Tips for Writing a Truly Terrible Journal Article

10 Tips for Writing a Truly Terrible Journal Article

Some of the major mistakes early career researchers make when preparing and submitting a manuscript to a scientific journal.