Initiative for Open Citations
The Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC) is a collaboration between scholarly publishers, researchers, and other interested parties to promote the unrestricted availability of scholarly citation data.
Citation Data From 14 Million Papers, and More Might Come
Initiative for Open Citations makes citation data free for all
23andMe Given Green Light to Sell DNA Tests
US Food and Drug Administration says firm can provide consumers with information on genetic risks.
A Laboratory CEO on Science Funding, Open Access Publishing, and the Future of Genetics
Unpaywall Scours the Web for Free Versions of Scientific Papers
The science publishing world is a complex one, but the pendulum is currently swinging away from the paywalled mega-journals of the last decade to a more open model.
Can “Digital Therapeutics” Be as Good as Drugs?
Entrepreneurs are betting on apps that improve—or just replace—prescription medication.
Updated Figures on the Scale and Nature of Researchers’ Use of Scholarly Collaboration Networks
Updated Figures on the Scale and Nature of Researchers’ Use of Scholarly Collaboration Networks
A new survey provides an updated view of how and why researchers are using scholarly collaboration networks.
The Researcher Perspective
The Researcher Perspective
Elsevier and CWTS benchmark report on researchers perspectives on data sharing and data sharing practices
How Flawed Science Is Undermining Good Medicine
U.S. taxpayers pay $30 billion a year to fund biomedical research aimed at finding better treatments. But competition for scarce funding and tenure may be prompting some scientists to cut corners.
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.
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