The Democratization of Data Science Education
The future of data science education in a data democratized world.
A New Way for Doctors to Share Their Medical Mysteries
It might just reinvent the entire medical publishing process.
Sentinel Award Nominees
For outstanding advocacy, innovation or contribution to scholarly peer review.
Oxford University Professor Resigns in Donald Trump Protest
Bo Rothstein quits Blavatnik School of Government post after learning that patron is a major financial backer of US president.
How Universities Promote Putting It into Practice
A few examples that demonstrate how universities design their open science guides.
The Prevalence of Inappropriate Image Duplication in Biomedical Research Publications
The Prevalence of Inappropriate Image Duplication in Biomedical Research Publications
Who Will Use the Open Data?
Data labs, and the scant motivations for sharing data in basic science.
How Science Got Women Wrong
Why the view that women are gentle, caring and empathetic, whereas men are strong, rational and dominant, is misguided.
Medical Journals Have a Fake News Problem
With help from drug companies, Omics International is making millions as it roils the scientific community with sketchy publications.
The Fake-News Fallacy
Old fights about radio have lessons for new fights about the Internet.
Six New Preprint Services Join a Growing Community Across Disciplines
This week, six communities launched preprint services to accelerate dissemination of research.
Cryptocurrency and Independent Scientific Funding
How cryptocurrencies may generate capital for scientific funding via dividend reinvestment.
What Will Research Look Like in 2035?
Whatever the future may hold, hyperloops, Mars or otherwise, it is the culture of research that will support our world-class researchers to deliver at their best.
How Innovation Can Solve Society's Problems
When you think of innovation, you also may think of patents and profits. But two Swiss researchers argue that we should be focusing more on people and places.
The Center for Open Science, Alternative to Elsevier, Announces New Preprint Services
The Center for Open Science, Alternative to Elsevier, Announces New Preprint Services
Ultimately, a key question is emerging for higher education institutions: to what extent, and under what conditions, does it make sense to outsource core scholarly infrastructure?
These Heroes Are Rescuing Our Government’s Data
After a post-election frenzy to save government data, open-access advocates are refocusing their energies toward a long-term strategy.
Science Envoy Resigns in Protest at Trump Policies
Energy researcher Daniel Kammen faults US president’s positions on climate change and energy and his failure to condemn white supremacists.
No Deal, No Review – #nodealnoreview
A template for responding the invitations for editorial and reviewer tasks for journals that you wish to boycott.
How a Polymath Transformed Our Understanding of Information
It took a polymath to pin down the true nature of ‘information’. His answer was both a revelation and a return.
Science Suffers as China's Internet Censors Plug Holes in Great Firewall
New restrictions hamper access to websites useful for research.
Modified T Cells that Attack Leukemia Become First Gene Therapy Approved
Modified T Cells that Attack Leukemia Become First Gene Therapy Approved
Approval of Novartis cancer drug is “historic,” FDA says
Bland Peer Review Needs a Pinch of Salt
Wise and honourable assessors of grant applications must be allowed to use their discretion, says Sui Huang
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