Predatory-Journal Papers Have Little Scientific Impact
Analysis of hundreds of articles in predatory titles shows that 60% have never been cited.
Reproducing experiments is more complicated than it seems
A new way to measure whether an experimental result is really replicated.
Should Scientists Be Posting Their Work Online Before Peer Review?
Opinions are divided on whether the surge in popularity of pre-prints represent a field-wide disaster or the coming of a populist revolution.
Open Letter on Plan S to the European Commission and Research Funders
The Young Academy of Sweden agrees that results from publicly funded science should be open and accessible, but needs a predictable system for dissemination of scientific findings, a system which remains robust over time and which has acceptance within the science community.
New Pharma Rules Risk 'Sabotaging' Life Sciences in Europe, Says the Industry
New Pharma Rules Risk 'Sabotaging' Life Sciences in Europe, Says the Industry
The European Commission has unveiled long-awaited proposals to reform EU's pharmaceutical legislation to enable better access to drugs and promote innovation, but industry doesn't like the look of it. The first revision of the legislation in over 20 years aims to make medicines more available, accessible and affordable, while boosting innovation and industrial competitiveness, by simplifying regulations and speeding up the scientific evaluation and authorisation of new drugs.
New Minister Aims to Find 'black Holes' in Romania's Research System
After more than three decades of reliance on foreign direct investments and EU funds, Romania should be looking towards a new economic model based on the production of knowledge and advanced technologies, says Daniel David, who became the country's education and research minister in December. But that would require a reconfiguration of Romania's entire research system, including the merger of low-performing institutions and a new classification system for universities, David told Science|Business in an interview.
Ten simple rules for the care and feeding of scientific data
By Goodman A, Pepe A, Blocker AW, Borgman CL, Cranmer K, et al. (2014).
Many scientific studies you read about are hinged on the wrong metric
The problem with p-values.
Researchers Anxiously Await Trump’s Pick for Science Adviser
Trump’s timing on science jobs not unusual for presidents.
Documentary Puts Lens on the Open-Access Movement Upending Scientific Publishing
Paywall, a documentary about the open-access movement, makes its debut and will be available online.
Thomas Landrain Interview: Short-Circuiting Research
The story of La Paillasse: an open lab which aims to cut out the intermediaries and create a much more open way of doing research, enabling to fast-prototype solutions to scientific problems.
The Gold Rush: Why Open Access Will Boost Publisher Profits
Whilst a shift to gold (pay to publish) open access would deliver wider access to research, the lack of price sensitivity amongst academics presents a risk that they will be locked into a new escalating pay to publish system.
'I Feel Lost': Chilean Researchers Saddened by Vote to Reject New Constitution
Nearly 62% of Chileans voted against the proposed charter, which would have boosted science.
Biomedical Paper Retractions Have Quadrupled in 20 Years - Why?
Unreliable data, falsification and other issues related to misconduct are driving a growing proportion of retractions.
Artificial intelligence experts call for ban
More than 1,000 artificial intelligence researchers have signed an open letter issued that calls for a ban on autonomous weapons that select and engage targets without human intervention.
Why an Open Mind on Open Science Could Reshape Human Knowledge
There is a serious lack in sharing material/resources that are used to creating the building-blocks of a research experiment.
Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the Economy
Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the Economy
This New Nature Economy report calls out the dependency and impact of business on nature and aims to ensure that biodiversity and nature-related risks are appropriately considered within the broader economic growth agenda.
Next EU R&D Programme Should Have Longer-term Outlook
Life sciences research centres join others in calling for ringfenced €200 billion budget
MEPs Put Europe's Innovation Gap on FP10 Agenda
Members of the European Parliament's industry and research committee have defended the need for a Widening programme in Horizon Europe after 2027, but also noted that member states should take more responsibility for lagging national R&D expenditures and make better use of EU structural funds.
Should Scientists Engage in Activism?
In the wake of the Flint water crisis and with a new notably anti-science president, U.S. scientists are reevaluating how to navigate the tension between speaking out and a fear of losing research funding.
Many scientific “truths” are, in fact, false
“Science isn’t about truth and falsity, it’s about reducing uncertainty.”
A Collection of Papers that Should Never Have Been Published
A collection of thirteen papers that were intended to be unpublishable. All were submitted to predatory journals to expose non-existent peer review and exploitative practices.
Donald Trump Shouldn’t Appoint a Science Adviser. He Doesn’t Deserve One, and It Won’t Help.
Donald Trump Shouldn’t Appoint a Science Adviser. He Doesn’t Deserve One, and It Won’t Help.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has been headless since Donald Trump moved into the White House.
Why the European Elections Matter for Science
The upcoming European Parliament elections that will shape EU politics for the next five years and beyond will be fought on many issues, including science.
The Sustainability Movement is 50. Why Are World Leaders Ignoring It?
Environmental sustainability provides a clear route to prosperity and well-being, and people in power need to take notice.
Realistically shaping scientific cooperation with China
The DAAD has today published guidelines for academic cooperation with China in a recommendation paper.
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