Why You Need to Publish Open Access
Articles published open access are cited more often than articles that are not. End of Story.
National Science Board Reports a Need for More Support of STEM Talent
The Journal Impact Factor Should Not Be Discarded
The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) has been heavily criticized over decades. This opinion piece argues that the JIF should not be demonized. It still can be employed for research evaluation purposes by carefully considering the context and academic environment.
Calling All Coronavirus Researchers: Keep Sharing, Stay Open
As the new coronavirus continues its deadly spread, researchers must ensure that their work on this outbreak is shared rapidly and openly.
Lessons From Baltimore for Participatory Research
After Years of War, can Syria Rebuild its ‘Miserable’ Scientific Community?
Syrian researchers around the world begin to plan for the nation’s future
Put It on Camera: How to Get into Scientific Film- and Video-Making
It’s easier than ever to learn how to produce captivating clips that can boost your scientific outreach - or open the door to a new job.
Monitoring Agreements with Open Access Elements: Why Article-Level Metadata Are Important
Monitoring Agreements with Open Access Elements: Why Article-Level Metadata Are Important
With more agreements including some form of Open Access, consortia and academic institutions need to monitor the number of Open Access publications, the costs and the value of these agreements.
Brilliant Scientific Discoveries We Have Badass Women to Thank For
Despite numerous push-backs and disregard from male colleagues, these women persevered to make some of the greatest breakthroughs in scientific history, paving the way for millions of young women and girls to enter what was traditionally a male-dominated industry.
Cash for Catching Scientific Errors
Why science's universal language is a problem for research
The vast majority of scientific papers today are published in English. What gets lost when other languages get left out?
The Impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation on Scientific Research
The Impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation on Scientific Research
An overview of the new rules to consider where scientific projects include the processing of personal data.
The Trouble with Anti-populism: Why the Champions of Civility Keep Losing
With rightwing demagogues gaining power and public debate getting nastier, many are calling for a return to a more sensible politics. But this approach has its own fatal flaws.
The most interesting recent scientific news
Edge annual question: what do you consider the most interesting recent scientific news? What makes it important?
Teamwork is Good for Science - but Maybe Not for Young Researchers' Careers
Teamwork is Good for Science - but Maybe Not for Young Researchers' Careers
How to Sustain Scientific Collaboration Amid Worsening US-China Relations
How to Sustain Scientific Collaboration Amid Worsening US-China Relations
New Survey Unveils Hidden Costs of EU-Hungary Tussle over Research Funding
New Survey Unveils Hidden Costs of EU-Hungary Tussle over Research Funding
A new report by the Hungarian Young Academy shows around 40% of early career researchers have experienced some form of negative consequence of the EU funding ban.
The White House Wants Your Advice on Improving Scientific Integrity
Concerned citizens, scientists and advocates can provide input to the White House on improving scientific integrity.
The People You Won't Hear from at One of the World's Largest Scientific Meetings
The People You Won't Hear from at One of the World's Largest Scientific Meetings
Researchers from racial and ethnic groups that are under-represented in US geoscience are the least likely to be offered opportunities to speak at the field's biggest meeting.
Journals to solve 'John Smith' common name problem by requiring author IDs
In an open letter some of the largest academic publishers and scientific societies are announcing that they will not just encourage, but ultimately require, researchers to sign up with ORCID.
More Studies Won't Solve the Masking Debate
Policymakers should communicate how science informs their values and priorities in weighing policy trade-offs.
Scientific Publications in Switzerland, 2006-2015
With some 173,000 articles during the period 2011-2015, Switzerland produced 1% of worldwide publications. It is therefore in the top 20 countries of all sizes that publish the most scientific articles.