Defining Open Science Definitions
The scope of open science and the variety of actors involved make it not realistic, and even counterproductive, to expect there to be, now or in the future, one definition of open science that fits all.
'Fake Research' Comes Under Scrutiny
The scale of "fake research" in the UK appears to have been underestimated, a BBC investigation suggests.
Google’s AI Explosion in One Chart
Surging investment in machine learning is vaulting Google into the scientific stratosphere.
Trump to Create White House Office for ‘American Innovation’
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Trump is going to unveil a new White House agency called the "Office of American Innovation".
The Trump Administration’s War on Science
Trump's first budget blueprint is a cramped document that sacrifices American innovation to small-bore politics, shortchanging basic scientific research across the government.
As the U.S. Scientific Workforce Ages, the Younger Generation Faces the Implications
As the U.S. Scientific Workforce Ages, the Younger Generation Faces the Implications
Baby boomers and retirement policies are contributing to overall aging, and the trend is likely to continue.
In Praise of ‘B’ Journals
Academic publishing is becoming more about establishing a pecking order and less about pursuing knowledge.
Election chaos at Russian Academy of Sciences
Beleaguered institution cancels presidential election two days before vote, and appoints acting chief.
The Future of the Open Internet — and Our Way of Life — Is in Your Hands
The Future of the Open Internet — and Our Way of Life — Is in Your Hands
Inside the invisible war for the open internet.
Is Digital Technology Changing Learning and Teaching?
Is digital technology making fundamental changes to learning and teaching, transforming it in ways that were unimaginable before the advent of the internet?
Europe Says University of California Deserves Broad Patent for CRISPR
Decision contrasts with U.S. ruling in long-standing battle over genome-editing tool
Exposing Peer Review
From pilots to practice, more and more publishers are warming to open peer review.
Popular Science Writing And Our Fascination With Speculation
Popular-audience science writing are more concerned with what we don't know than what we do.
The Importance of School Libraries in the Google Age
We continue to hear about the lack of trained library staff in schools, despite ongoing research indicating that the presence of teacher librarians leads to improved learning outcomes. Kay Oddone highlights the many benefits teacher librarians can bring to the wider school, and why their role is integral to the learning of both students and staff.
European Commission Considering Leap into Open-Access Publishing
Commission may follow Wellcome Trust and Gates Foundation in establishing a rapid-publication platform.
OpenTrials, an Open Database for Clinical Trials
OpenTrials is an open database for clinical trials developed by Open Knowledge International to help researchers and patients get useful information from clinical trial materials.
The 5 Ways Consortia Can Catalyse Open Science
An analysis of more than 50 collaborations shows the secrets of success, write Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld and colleagues from the Stakeholder Alignment Collaborative.
Computers Learn to Cooperate Better than Humans
New machine-learning algorithm lets computers “talk” to one another, win cooperative games.
Measles Outbreak Across Europe
The World Health Organization says cases are climbing where immunisation coverage has dropped.
The 10 Best Science Images, Videos, and Visualizations of the Year
These are the 2017 winners of the Vizzies Challenge.
The Practice of Reproducible Research
Case studies and lessons from the data-intensive science.