Anarchy and Exploitation in Scientific Communication
Technology, greed, a lack of clear rules and norms, hyper-competitiveness and a certain amount of corruption have resulted in confusion and anarchy in the world of scientific communication.
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A Retiree Discovers an Elusive Math Proof—And Nobody Notices
When a German retiree proved a famous long-standing mathematical conjecture, the response was underwhelming.
The Price of Publishing With GitHub, Figshare, G+, Etc
Discovering that there is a way to get out from the situation which keeps us locked into the legacy publishing system.
Academic Freedom, Under Threat in Europe
The latest threat to academic freedom is occurring in the heart of Europe, in Hungary.
The Most Beautiful Bacteria You'll Ever See
Tal Danino manipulates microorganisms in his lab to create eye-catching, colorful patterns.
Using Blockchain to Keep Public Data Public
How a public blockchain would fundamentally change the way we govern and do business.
Darwin Was a Slacker and You Should Be Too
Many famous scientists have something in common—they didn’t work long hours.
Following the Success of the Learning Technologist, Is It Time for a Research Equivalent?
Following the Success of the Learning Technologist, Is It Time for a Research Equivalent?
With so many scholarly communications tools and technologies now available, how do academics decide which are most appropriate for their research?
ALLEA Publishes Revised Edition of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
ALLEA Publishes Revised Edition of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
The revised Code addresses recent and emerging challenges emanating from technological developments, open science, citizen science and social media, among other areas.
A Scientists' View of Scientometrics: Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
A Scientists' View of Scientometrics: Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
A review showing that some metrics in widespread use cannot be used as reliable indicators research quality.
Tool for Detecting Publication Bias Goes Under Spotlight
Funnel plots are a popular tool in spotting when scientists in a field leave out negative study results, but one researcher says the method is flawed.
NIH Research Grants Yield Economic Windfall
More than 30% of biomedical studies funded by the US government are later cited in commercial patents.
Dear Anonymous Peer-Reviewer, Your Criticism Made Me a Better Researcher
Dear Anonymous Peer-Reviewer, Your Criticism Made Me a Better Researcher
When I first received one of your reports, I lay on the couch hugging a cushion. Then rage set in and I wanted to prove you wrong.
Gender in the Global Research Landscape
Analysis of research performance through a gender lens across 20 years, 12 geographies, and 27 subject areas.
Green Is Not the New Gold: Beware of False Models for Open Access
Column by Maria Leptin, Director of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
Higher Education Must Prepare for the Rise of the Machines
Automation has the potential to replace or alter 35 million jobs worldwide, which means universities must adapt to survive.
It's Not Just You: Science Papers Are Getting Harder to Read
Papers from 2015 are a tougher read than some from the nineteenth century — and the problem isn't just about words, says Philip Ball.
Should Artificial Intelligence Be Used in Science Publishing?
Advances in automation technology mean that robots and artificial intelligence programs are capable of performing an ever-greater share of our work,
The Applied Value of Public Investments in Biomedical Research
Over a 27-year period, 10% of NIH grants generate a patent directly but 30% generate articles that are subsequently cited by patents.
MIT Study: NIH Funding Helps Generate Private-Sector Patents
New research shows large spillover from the lab to commercial activity.
Hungary University Backed by Soros Is Facing Closure
The Hungary-born philanthropist's university says planned new laws will make it impossible to operate.
Work Organization and Mental Health Problems in PhD students
Research policy observers are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of current academic working conditions on mental health, particularly in PhD students. One in two PhD students experiences psychological distress; one in three is at risk of a common psychiatric disorder.
Science Funders Plunge Into Publishing
The European Commission, which spends more than €10 billion annually on research, may set up a “publishing platform” for the scientists it funds, in an attempt to accelerate the transition to open-access publishing in Europe.
Bringing the Power of LaTeX and Git to All Researchers
Authorea seeks to marry the ease of writing on Word or Google Docs with the power of LaTeX, HTML, and Git.
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