Let Researchers Try New Paths
Demand for steady output stymies discovery. To pursue the most important research, scientists must be allowed to shift their focus.
Credibility of Preprints: An Interdisciplinary Survey of Researchers
Cues related to information about open science content and independent verification of author claims were rated as highly important for judging preprint credibility.
Federally Funded Research Results Are Becoming More Open and Accessible
Significant strides in improving public access to scholarly publications and digital data help usher in an era of open science.
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Scholarly articles are distributed almost exclusively in digital form. While there is an increasing number of journal articles freely available via green or gold open access, the majority of them still can only be read if the reader works at an institution with a subscription to the journal..
What U.S. Science Stands to Lose Without International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers
What U.S. Science Stands to Lose Without International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers
Neuroscience in other countries will strengthen-at the United States' expense-as rising visa restrictions and rejections block many international students from enrolling at U.S.
Anti-Vaccine Movement Could Undermine Efforts to End Coronavirus Pandemic, Researchers Warn
Anti-Vaccine Movement Could Undermine Efforts to End Coronavirus Pandemic, Researchers Warn
Studies of social networks show that opposition to vaccines is small but far-reaching - and growing.
Ten simple rules for better figures
Ten simple rules for better figures
Scientific visualization is classically defined as the process of graphically displaying scientific data. However, this process is far from direct or automatic.
Metascience Is More Important Now Than Ever
A growing research field known as 'the science of science' will be essential for navigating an uncertain future.
To get more out of science, show the rejected research
The research conducted using federal funds is driven - and distorted - by the academic publishing model.
A Blueprint for Getting More Women into Information Technology
How to address high tech’s missing XX factor
Germany and Other EU States Stall Scientific Sanctions Against Israel
Germany and Other EU States Stall Scientific Sanctions Against Israel
EU governments have not yet agreed to back proposals by the European Commission to suspend Israel from part of Horizon Europe, as alarm grows in Europe at mass famine in Gaza.
Reaching out: science communication in times of pandemic
Reaching out: science communication in times of pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, science is crucial to inform public policy. At the same time, mistrust of scientists and misinformation about scientific facts are rampant. Six scientists, actively involved in outreach, reflect on how to build a better understanding and trust of science.
Why the best way to fix it isn't going to work
Wall Street analysts say open access has failed, but their analysis might help us succeed. If we dare.
250 great minds
The University of Leeds is seeking to recruit up to 250 exceptional early career academics to tenure track equivalent Academic Fellowships over the next three years.
More Testing Alone Will Not Get Us out of This Pandemic
Inequities and other social realities must be factored into diagnoses and tracing of COVID-19.
Memo for President Biden: Five Steps to Getting More from Science
Going back to normal is not enough. A revamp is required.
Why we need badges in science
There's a lot that gets done that goes unrecognized. That unrecognized work can not only be crucial for getting to the actual research outcome put forward in the form of publications, but also for reflecting important skills gained.
Anti-globalization Rhetoric Threatens Scientific and Technological Progress
Anti-globalization Rhetoric Threatens Scientific and Technological Progress
The U.S. depends on international collaborations and immigrants to solve domestic and global problems.
We can make science funding go further by better sharing equipment
We can make science funding go further by better sharing equipment
A new report suggests more sharing of research equipment may be a better way of getting more bang out of the science funding buck than clawing back ‘efficiency savings’ out of grant funding.
Enabling Foundational Tools for Scientific Discovery
23 New Grants Support Essential Open Source Tools in Biomedicine.
Will COVID-19 Mark the End of Scientific Publishing As We Know It?
Under the pressure of a global health crisis, the argument for open access has sunk in. Is this the catalyst that breaks up the bonds of an old publishing model once and for all?
Attention decay in science
The exponential growth in the number of scientific papers makes it increasingly difficult for researchers to keep track of all the publications relevant to their work. Consequently, the attention that can be devoted to individual papers, measured by their citation counts, is bound to decay rapidly.
Why being open about science can make people trust it less, and what to do about it
Why being open about science can make people trust it less, and what to do about it
When people trust science, they can make better decisions, follow helpful rules and work together on big problems like health, climate change and new technology. But if people stop trusting science, it's easier for false information to spread, and harder to solve those problems.
Should we put our money where our citations are?
Pros and cons of an alternative for today’s method of allocating research funds using peer review.
How the COVID-19 Crisis Has Prompted a Revolution in Scientific Publishing
How the COVID-19 Crisis Has Prompted a Revolution in Scientific Publishing
Preprint servers have existed for decades, but the fight against the coronavirus has seen their use soar. They're changing how science is done-but need important guardrails.
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