Uninterrupted writing time is rare. That’s why I ‘microwrite’
As I learned to savor my limited slivers of writing time, my childhood love for it returned.
New AI System Could Help Scientists Keep Up With The Explosion of Research Papers
New AI System Could Help Scientists Keep Up With The Explosion of Research Papers
Queen Mary University researchers have developed a new AI-powered framework designed to help scientists review and analyse vast amounts of literature faster, more transparently, and with greater human oversight.
Anthropologist Margaret Mead on Female vs. Male Creativity, Gender in Leadership, Equitable Parenting, and Why Women Make Better Scientists
Anthropologist Margaret Mead on Female vs. Male Creativity, Gender in Leadership, Equitable Parenting, and Why Women Make Better Scientists
“In the long run it is the complex interplay of different capacities, feminine and masculine, that protects the humanity of human beings.”
OASPA Open Science Webinar: November 29th
This webinar provides a viewpoint on open science and publishing from the perspective of researchers and those involved in outreach and policy for research communication at institutions and on the European Open Science Policy Platform. What is open science for them, how does it relate to open access and publishing, and what role do they and publishers have in the shift towards open science?
Blockchain: How It Could Make Research More Open and Transparent
by Birgit Fingerle The study "Blockchain in Higher Education - Fundamentals - Potentials - Boundaries" (Study in German language "Blockchain in der Hochschulbildung - Grundlagen - Poten
Historical Comparison of Gender Inequality in Scientific Careers Across Countries and Disciplines
Historical Comparison of Gender Inequality in Scientific Careers Across Countries and Disciplines
A comprehensive analysis of longitudinal gender discrepancies in performance through a bibliometric analysis of academic careers.
Working at a Scientific Society
This is the first part in a series about scientists who've launched and established careers at nonprofit professional-development organizations.
How UK Science is Failing Black Researchers - in Nine Stark Charts
How UK Science is Failing Black Researchers - in Nine Stark Charts
Data show that the representation of scientists from marginalized ethnicities dwindles at each stage of UK academia.
Proper Citation of Research by Journalists is Necessary for More Trustworthy News
Proper Citation of Research by Journalists is Necessary for More Trustworthy News
Based on a study of how research is cited in national and local media sources, Andy Tattersall shows how research is often poorly represented in the media and suggests better community standards around linking to original research could improve trust in mainstream media.
Establish an 'ERC for Labs', Says Economics Nobel Prize Winner
The EU should establish a European Research Council (ERC) equivalent to give long-term support to research labs, one of the winners of this year's Nobel Prize for economics has argued.French economist Philippe Aghion was awarded the prize on October 13 for his work that argues economic growth relies on "creative destruction", with new more innovative firms pushing out old ones.
We Are Seeing the Very Worst of Our Scientific Predictions Come to Pass in These Bushfires | Joëlle Gergis
Predatory-Journal Papers Have Little Scientific Impact
Analysis of hundreds of articles in predatory titles shows that 60% have never been cited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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