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Why Plan S is Not Unethical
The claim that Plan S is unethical derives from an understanding of academic freedom that appears to rest on foundations that, if not shaky, are at least highly questionable.
Economic Crisis in Argentina Could Trigger Scientific Collapse
Science ministry is eliminated in Argentina while budget cuts and inflation hamper labs’ daily operations.
A Simple and Practical Method for Incorporating Augmented Reality into the Classroom and Laboratory
A Simple and Practical Method for Incorporating Augmented Reality into the Classroom and Laboratory
Manuscript showing how Augmented Reality, which is the projection of virtual information onto a real-world object, can be applied in the classroom and in the laboratory.
Visualizing the research ecosystem of ecosystem research via Wikidata
Using Scholia as a starting point for exploring how information about biodiversity and ecosystem research is represented in Wikidata and how it can be explored, curated and reused.
Google and Research Data
Peter Kraker on Google Dataset Discovery, the open science movement, and his #DontLeaveItToGoogle campaign.
The "Problem" of Predatory Publishing Remains a Relatively Small One and Should Not Be Allowed to Defame Open Access
The "Problem" of Predatory Publishing Remains a Relatively Small One and Should Not Be Allowed to Defame Open Access
A recent investigation led by an international group of journalists raised concerns over the scale of the problem of deceptive publishing practices, but the problem of predatory publishing was overstated while at the same time discrediting open access publishing.
World University Rankings 2019: Results Announced
China is now home to the best university in Asia, while France’s Sorbonne University is the highest-ranked newcomer in the table.
The Quest for Postdoctoral Independence
How to step out from the shadow of your principal investigator.
Cornell Food Researcher's Downfall Raises Larger Questions For Science
The fall of a prominent food and marketing researcher may be a cautionary tale for scientists who are tempted to manipulate data and chase headlines.
Congratulations. Your Study Went Nowhere.
Researchers should embrace negative results instead of accentuating the positive, which is one of several biases that can lead to bad science.
Facts, risks and emotions
Has journalism and science communication crossed a line?
Skepticism Surrounds Renowned Mathematician
The Riemann hypothesis, a formula related to the distribution of prime numbers, has remained unsolved for more than a century.
No More First Authors, No More Last Authors
If we really want transdisciplinary research, we must ditch the ordered listing of authors that stalls collaborative science.
Are Research Infrastructures the Answer to All Our Problems?
Embracing a global view of EU research infrastructures could boost science diplomacy and break down walls put up by divisive politics. But new rules on cooperation and more funding are needed to deliver the vision.
Open Data and Data Management: Oct 29
The SCNAT is organizing this one day event in Bern, with the aim to give the research community the chance to raise their concern and also the SNF and the European Commission to present their view and to inform about recent trends. The workshop should provide recommendations on how to implement the open data requirements.
Machine Learning Gets to Grips with Plankton Challenge
Machine Learning Gets to Grips with Plankton Challenge
Marine biologists are using artificial intelligence to help them identify objects in millions of images.
The Impact of AI on Work: Implications for Individuals, Communities, and Societies
The Impact of AI on Work: Implications for Individuals, Communities, and Societies
The impact of AI technologies on work and working life, and renewed public and policy debates about automation and the future of work.
Advice from the High Seas: How to Transition to a New Lab
Advice from the High Seas: How to Transition to a New Lab
Respect for what you and your colleagues bring to the table is vital to successful integration.
The Lawyer Who Became a Scientist to Find a Cure for Her Fatal Disease
When Sonia Vallabh found out she was likely to develop a terminal brain disease, she and her husband, Eric Minikel, changed careers to find a cure.
Tips from the Other Side: How to Write the Best Graduate Fellowship Applications
Tips from the Other Side: How to Write the Best Graduate Fellowship Applications
A few tips and tricks for both doing your best on the application and making it through the process with your self esteem intact.
More and More Scientists Are Preregistering Their Studies. Should You?
Declaring in advance what you're going to study, and how, helps avoid p-hacking and publication bias.
Will Blockchain Revolutionise the Internet of Things
Blockchain technology is essentially a secure, distributed ledger that can serve as the foundation for many systems. It’s strange to think that something