The Case for 'Open Science': Do We Need Intellectual Property Law?
Professor Aled Edwards asks why we need an Intellectual Property law.
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Open Data Champions Launches
Launching the next iteration of the SPARC Europe Open Access Champion program with the debut of our Open Data Champions.
A Global Outlook on Disaster Science
Every year, disasters impact human lives and take a significant economic toll. Science plays a key role in reducing disaster risk and mitigating impact.
European Innovation Council Essential to Empower Breakthrough Innovators
The independent High-Level Group of Innovators recommends bringing all relevant EU funding schemes into a single, fit-for-purpose 'one-stop-shop' for innovation financing.
Head Moderator of Reddit's Science Community Says Chemists Need to Be More Active Online
Head Moderator of Reddit's Science Community Says Chemists Need to Be More Active Online
Industry chemist Nathan Allen spends his spare time creating a place for open, civil debate about science online.
A New Model for Science Communication
SciComm: Why it is essential, and how we can do it better.
The Fallacy of Open-Access Publication
It’s clearly not open to all if scholars are required to pay to publish their results.
More Than 100 Universities and Colleges in Offshore Leaks Data
More than 100 educational institutions, including some of the world's most prestigious, appear linked to blocker funds and other offshore investments.
European Medicines Agency Will Move to Amsterdam
London’s loss, as a result of Brexit vote, is lamented by U.K. researchers
How Canada Can Lead the World in Innovating Innovation
A new system must build cross-sector collaboration, lower barriers to working together, and create excitement and tangible know-how to attract investment.
Open Access Books 'Much More Likely' to Be Downloaded and Cited
Books, like journals, reach far more people when they are published open access.
Does Academia Need Another Alternative to For-Profit Scholarly Platforms?
Last week another nonprofit platform called ScholarlyHub announced its plans for a site where researchers can also exchange ideas and work—if they pay a subscription fee.
Early Career Researchers Want Open Science
On the task of changing scientific research into open scientific research and commiting to Open Science principles.
NIH Institute Directors Stand Firm on Not Renewing Focused Firearm Research Program
More members of Congress ask agency why program lapsed.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Does Backflips Now
The Atlas humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics can now do backflips. That's one hell of a feat for a bipedal machine.
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