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A Nobel Doesn't Make You an Expert

A Nobel Doesn't Make You an Expert

In an excerpt from her book "Making Sense of Science," Cornelia Dean of The New York Times shares hard-won insights in teasing out substance from hype.

Oxford University Professor Resigns in Donald Trump Protest

Oxford University Professor Resigns in Donald Trump Protest

Bo Rothstein quits Blavatnik School of Government post after learning that patron is a major financial backer of US president.

To Tweet or Not To Tweet — an Academic Question

To Tweet or Not To Tweet — an Academic Question

I doubt that twitter has made my academic papers directly more impactful, but does that stop me tweeting about my group’s work? No way.

Announcing the new British Library Research Data Strategy

Announcing the new British Library Research Data Strategy

Our vision for the British Library is that research data are as integrated into our collections, research and services as text is today. The

I Was an Exxon-Funded Climate Scientist

I Was an Exxon-Funded Climate Scientist

A new study confirms what many already know: Exxon for years sowed uncertainty and doubt about climate change in the public. Should scientists reject certain funding sources?

National Goals and Guidelines for Open Access to Research Articles

National Goals and Guidelines for Open Access to Research Articles

The government’s goal is that all pubclicly funded Norwegian research articles should be made openly available by 2024, and the government has established guidelines and measures for open access to research articles.

It Turns Out That Knowing More About Science Doesn't Correct Misbelief

It Turns Out That Knowing More About Science Doesn't Correct Misbelief

New study casts doubts on whether more information about science can really change someone's mind.

Why Diversity Programs Fail

Why Diversity Programs Fail

Companies get better results when they ease up on the control tactics. It’s more effective to engage managers in solving the problem, expose them to people from different groups, and encourage social accountability for change.

Scientific Journals: Rename the Impact Factor

Scientific Journals: Rename the Impact Factor

Rather than repealing or replacing the impact factor, its producers should rename it to reflect its intended function more accurately.

Science Envoy Resigns in Protest at Trump Policies

Science Envoy Resigns in Protest at Trump Policies

Energy researcher Daniel Kammen faults US president’s positions on climate change and energy and his failure to condemn white supremacists.