Swiss University System Climbs to Third in Global Study
Thanks largely to the strong performance of ETH Zurich, the Swiss university system has entered the top three globally in the latest QS rankings.
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Springer Nature Syndicates Content to ResearchGate
A pilot project representing the first significant experiment with the syndication of publisher content to a content supercontinent.
The Plan S Footprint: Implications for the scholarly publishing landscape
The Plan S Footprint: Implications for the scholarly publishing landscape
Implications for the scholarly publishing landscape
Paul Nurse on Brexit: 'UK is Sleepwalking into a Disaster'
As departure day approaches, chief of top UK lab says he fears science will drop off the government's agenda.
Why UC Split with Publishing Giant Elsevier
University Librarian and Professor Jeffrey MacKie-Mason talks about why UC split with the academic publisher.
Special Task Force to Lead New European Innovation Council
In creating a new innovation council, the European Commission is experimenting not just in policy but also in management.
Open Access Escape Room: The Key to OA Engagement?
The Open Access Escape Room resulted in great engagement from students, academic staff and professional services staff, some of whom reported that they never knew how relevant OA was for them. It increased engagement and provided a positive environment for conversations around OA.
How Some Men Are Challenging Gender Inequity in the Lab
Six male researchers describe their efforts to support their female colleagues.
This Celebrity Cat Has Broken the Internet. Now, We Have Its Genome
Scientists now know more about what makes Lil Bub such a unique feline.
Guidelines for Open Peer Review Implementation
Open peer review (OPR) is moving into the mainstream, but it is often poorly understood and surveys of researcher attitudes show important barriers to implementation. There is a clear need for best practice guidelines for implementation.
US Science Agencies Fare Well Under Tardy Budget
Funding cuts proposed by the White House are reversed in a budget that is over four months late.
Fighting Fake Science: Barriers and Solutions
This webinar is brought to you by the Science/AAAS Custom Publishing Office
Plan S - Positive Action Combined with Positive Thinking Delivers Success
Plan S - Positive Action Combined with Positive Thinking Delivers Success
League of European Research Universities (LERU) members offer 10 Recommendations which, once adopted, would make Plan S a bold blueprint in universities for a radical change to current publishing practice.
Dutch Universities Give Open Access Another Boost
The Dutch universities will give open access an extra boost from 2019 by starting a pilot to make publications available after six months in collaboration with researchers.
High-profile Subscription Journals Critique Plan S
Publishers say that the bold open-access initiative rules out proven ways of opening up the literature.
Why Were Scientists Silent over Gene-edited Babies?
To be successful as researchers, we must be able to think through the impacts of our work on society and speak up when necessary.
Gender Disparities in Colloquium Speakers at Top Universities
Women are underrepresented relative to men as colloquium speakers, yet women neither decline talk invitations at greater rates nor question the importance of talks more than men do.
It's Time to Start Some Serious Research into the Ethics of AI
The ethical issues swirling around artificial intelligence (AI) are under-researched, with surprisingly little serious academic investigation into AI ethics, despite the huge amount of money pouring into the field and the rampant pace at which the technology is advancing.
"Addicted to the Brand" - an Academic's Confession in the Time of Plan S
The hypocrisy of a publishing academic
Open Access in China: Interview with Xiaolin Zhang of the National Science Library
Open Access in China: Interview with Xiaolin Zhang of the National Science Library
China's programme of innovation-driven development, underpinned by research and technology, has placed new demands on the Chinese scientific community. What role for open access - and the Europe-led Plan S programme?
Neurosexism: the Myth That Men and Women Have Different Brains
The hunt for male and female distinctions inside the skull is a lesson in bad research practice.
The Inflation of Science Diplomacy
The concept of science diplomacy has gained enormous traction over the past decade, though in itself it is of older origin.
White House to Set up Panel to Counter Climate Change Consensus, Officials Say
White House to Set up Panel to Counter Climate Change Consensus, Officials Say
Journal Retracts More Than 400 Papers at Once
Ladies and gentlemen, we appear to have a new record. The Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences (JFAS) recently retracted 434 articles from three issues of their journal. Yes, 434, giving it …
Elsevier Records 2% Lifts in Revenue and Profits
Elsevier saw 2% underlying revenue growth in 2018, according to the latest annual financial results filed by parent company RELX, to a total of £2,538m.
Partager Le Savoir Scientifique. Sans Entraves
OPINION. Matthias Egger, président du Conseil national de la recherche du FNS, plaide pour que les textes scientifiques aient droit à une seconde publication. Une version en libre accès pour le bien commun
Dear Publishing. I Love You, but Right Now I Don't Like You Very Much. An Open Letter.
Dear Publishing. I Love You, but Right Now I Don't Like You Very Much. An Open Letter.
Dear Publishing Industry,
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