How a Browser Extension Could Shake Up Academic Publishing
Creators of a free tool that locates open-access versions of research articles are hoping to make scholarly publishers rethink their business models.
To Be a Genius, Think Like a 94-Year-Old
We assume that creativity and innovation belong to the young. We’re wrong.
Institute Announces New Open Access Policy for All MIT Authors
Optional license allows students, researchers, and staff to make scholarly articles freely available.
Public Confidence in Scientists Has Remained Stable for Decades
Today, four-in-ten Americans have a great deal of confidence in the scientific community.
A Growing Phobia: Supervisor Phobia
If you are terrified to meet with your supervisor, start with small doses.
Looking Into The Content Of Sci-Hub And Its Usage
Sci-Hub is used by different populations and for a number of different reasons and that there is still a lack of access to the published scientific record.
OMICtools: Bioinformatics Software and Database Search Engine
OMICtools bridges the gap between life science and computational biology.
March for Science Geneva
On April 22nd, 2017, the March For Science, Geneva, will be one of hundreds of marches taking place around the world to affirm that science is crucial to society — and belongs to everyone.
Data From 14 Million Papers Is Now Available for Free
Data From 14 Million Papers Is Now Available for Free
A new organization, I4OC, is working towards making reliable, structured data of authors, reference lists, and citations accessible to the public.
Prioritizing Artificial Intelligence Research For Good Reason
Justin Trudeau, 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, answers the question "What is your stance on AI research given Canada's privileged position in the field?" in an online forum.
Economic Challenges Stagnate Scientific Output
Scientific output in Japan has seen a sharp decline in the last decade due to years of inflation, government debt, rising commodity prices and a series of natural disasters.
Using Altmetrics to Measure Research Impact
Altmetrics is a novel method to track and measure the social impact of scientific publications and also the influence of a researcher.
Exploring the Mysteries of Go with AlphaGo and China's Top Players
We’re collaborating with the China Go Association and Chinese Government to bring AlphaGo, China’s top Go players, and leading AI experts together for the “Future of Go Summit.”
These Startups Are Ditching the Uber Model and Hiring Full-Time Workers
A second generation of gig economy startups is abandoning a dependence on contractors in favor of full employees.
Should You Be Able to Patent an Organism?
The synthetic biology community is divided.
It's Time for a European Open Access Platform
Making the case for a European Open Access Platform.
OA2020.org Initiative
An international initiative that aims to induce the swift, smooth and scholarly-oriented transformation of today’s scholarly journals from subscription to open access publishing.
Open Science Prize Demonstrates Power of Open Research
The broad response was encouraging for science advocates and underscores the need to continue to push for open policies open.
What Constitutes Peer Review of Data?
What Constitutes Peer Review of Data?
An extensive Survey of Peer Review Guidelines.
Eighth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication
The Eighth International Congress on Peer Review and Scientific Publication, which was in the planning since 4 years, will be held September 10-12, 2017, in Chicago.
We Cannot Rely on For-Profit Corporations to Build Open Scholarly Infrastructure
We Cannot Rely on For-Profit Corporations to Build Open Scholarly Infrastructure
There is an important point here: we simply can’t build a meaningfully open scholarly infrastructure that is dependent on the whims of corporations. It can’t be done.
The Breakdown in Biomedical Research
Contaminated samples, faulty studies and inadequate training have created a crisis in laboratories and industry, slowing the quest for new treatments and cures.
How ‘Alternative Facts’ Could Be Tackled with Science Diplomacy
Science diplomacy enables scientists to help tackle issues such as protectionism and government control over research findings, and could even mitigate the future threat of wars over knowledge and data.
The Dark Secret at the Heart of AI
The Dark Secret at the Heart of AI
There’s a big problem with AI: even its creators can’t explain how it works
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