Predatory Journals: Exposing the Flaws in Academic Research
The constant demand for predatory journals has now exposed significant flaws in the academic research establishment that questions the integrity of the research system.
Academics Can Change the World – If They Stop Talking Only to Their Peers
Very few academics do a great deal to share their often important and relevant research with the general public. What's holding them back?
Economics Professor Turns to Crowdfunding to Pay Salary
Steve Keen laments loss of ‘time and freedom’ for universities’ ‘original thinkers’
Google Scholar Is a Serious Alternative to Web of Science
Many bibliometricians and university administrators remain wary of Google Scholar citation data, preferring “the gold standard” of Web of Science instead.
Trump’s Budget Is Everything Scientists Have Been Fearing
The outline cuts at least $7 billion for research on climate change, diseases, and energy.
A Battle Over The ‘Best Science’
Who could object to calls for basing government regulations on the "best available science"? But in Washington, D.C., the phrase has become code for a contentious debate surrounding federal regulatory agencies.
Pasteur Institute's Scientists Make Last-Ditch Plea to Keep Their President
Popular leader will be forced to retire at 65 — but senior staff have other ideas.
Scientists Brace for a Lost Generation in American Research
Private funding isn't enough to offset the president's proposed budget cuts, they say.
Protocols.io - Life Sciences Protocol Repository
An open access repository of science methods and collaborative research platform.
Digital Science Catalyst Grants Winners
Figures, HackScience and HipDynamics, three companies aiming to disrupt the academic space.
Figures - Create Publication Ready Scientific Figures
A beautiful new way to create and share research figures.
HackScience
A platform enabling scientists to create, share and control open and affordable lab automation tools.
HypDynamics
A data set interrogation tool in the field of cell and molecular biology.
Google’s DeepMind Makes AI Program That Can Learn Like A Human
Program brings artificial general intelligence a step closer by using previous knowledge to solve fresh problems
The FDA Chief Must Not Be a Proxy for Industry
Trump’s pick for the US regulatory agency will bring experience and a clear vision — as well as ties to industry.
After 75 Years, Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics Need Updating
Today's robots and artificial intelligence look very different from the androids conceived by Isaac Asimov.
Ten New Norwegian Centres of Excellence
The Research Council of Norway has granted ten research groups status as Norwegian Centres of Excellence.
First UK Licence to Create Three-Person Baby Granted by Fertility Regulator
IVF technique uses DNA from three people to prevent genetic diseases being passed on, and could be offered by Newcastle clinic from this summer.
DeepMind Accused of 'Inexcusable' Failings in Its Data Deal with the NHS
The study says DeepMind and the NHS shared data without patient consent. DeepMind says the published study has flaws