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Point of View: Tell Me a Story
Many authors start with the figures when writing a paper, but it is easier to tell a good story if you start with the Introduction and Results, and leave the figures to later.
Novartis Hid Manipulated Data While Seeking Approval for $2.1 Million Treatment
The failure to report the issue has not put patients at risk, the F.D.A. said, but the drugmaker could face criminal and civil penalties.
A Crashed Israeli Spacecraft Spilled Tardigrades on the Moon
The Beresheet lunar lander carried thousands of books, DNA samples, and a few thousand water bears to the moon. But did any of it survive the crash?
Prof Who Lost Emeritus Status for Views on Race and Intelligence Has Paper Flagged
Prof Who Lost Emeritus Status for Views on Race and Intelligence Has Paper Flagged
Richard Lynn A former emeritus professor who has been called "one of the most unapologetic and raw 'scientific' racists operating today" has had one of his papers subjected to an expression of concern.
Amidst Criticism of the Peer Review Process, the Valuable Contributions of Reviewers Should Be Defended
Amidst Criticism of the Peer Review Process, the Valuable Contributions of Reviewers Should Be Defended
As flaws in the peer review process are highlighted and calls for reform become more frequent, it may be tempting for some to denigrate and dismiss the contributions of the reviewers themselves.
The Impact of Open Access on Teaching-How Far Have We Come?
How far has the United Kingdom higher education (UK HE) sector progressed towards open access (OA) availability of the scholarly literature it requires to support courses of study?
Eat Less Meat: UN Climate Change Report Calls for Change to Human Diet
The report on global land use and agriculture from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change comes amid accelerating deforestation in the Amazon.
Populist President Sparks Unprecedented Crisis for Brazilian Science
Tensions are rising as Jair Bolsonaro’s administration questions the work of government scientists and institutes debilitating cuts to research funding.
Government Scientists Are Censoring Themselves
It may not make headlines, but there’s a lot of evidence that it’s happening in the chilling environment the Trump administration has created.
Open Access for Monographs: Small Steps Along a Difficult Path
Since 2018, open access has also gained momentum with regards to monographs, now that a significant proportion of journal articles is already available in open access.
Do Monographs Have a Future? Publishers, Funders and Research Evaluators Must Decide
The future of the academic monograph has been questioned for over two decades. At the heart of this 'monograph crisis' has been a publishing industry centred on the print publication of monographs.
Readers Beware! Predatory Journals Are Infiltrating Citation Databases
Publications in predatory journals have already infiltrated citation databases such as PubMed and Scopus. Researchers, academic institutions, journals, publishers and research funders will need additional strategies to prevent the further spread of predatory publications.
Fact Check: What You May Have Heard About the Dispute Between UC and Elsevier
A fact check from UC’s negotiating team.
Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Health Care for All - Unless It Doesn't
Artificial Intelligence medical tools could help democratize health care - but some worry they could also worsen inequalities.
Medical Journal Editors Expect Authors to Disclose Conflicts of Interest - but Don't Disclose Their Own
Medical Journal Editors Expect Authors to Disclose Conflicts of Interest - but Don't Disclose Their Own
Virtually all top medical journals require authors to disclose potential conflicts of interest, but few - just 12% - apply that same medicine to their own editors by publicly disclosing editors’ financial ties to industry, a study has found.
Three Pitfalls to Avoid in Machine Learning
As scientists from myriad fields rush to perform algorithmic analyses, Google's Patrick Riley calls for clear standards in research and reporting.
We Need a New Science of Progress
Humanity needs to get better at knowing how to get better.
U.S. Universities Battle a Security Storm in Congress
Legislators weigh steps to thwart foreign attacks on academic research.
In Science, Questions Matter a Lot. Men Are More Likely Than Women to Ask Them
In Science, Questions Matter a Lot. Men Are More Likely Than Women to Ask Them
In science, questions matter a lot. But as a young female scientist speaking up in a public forum, the stakes may just feel a little higher.
What's a 'Science Princess' Doing in an Ice Field in Alaska?
Celeste Labedz's picture of herself dressed up as a princess while on a field trip researching glaciers has become a viral hit.
Implementing a Data Policy: a How-to Guide for Publishers - OASPA
OASPA is pleased to publish this guest post on the subject of open data and data sharing, providing helpful practical advice drawn from a wealth of resources, to enable publishers and editors to play a key role in the important movement to make data accessible.
Open Science in Switzerland: Opportunities and Challenges
Factsheet presenting the issues and recommendations surrounding open access to scientific literature and data in Switzerland and Europe.
Balancing Author Satisfaction with Reviewer Needs
Authors want their papers published quickly while also expecting high-quality reviews. Reviewers want reasonable deadlines. These two groups come from the same communities so why the disconnect?
40 Years Ago, Scientists Predicted Climate Change. And Hey, They Were Right
Scientists introduced credible climate change to the world in 1979, but it's taken decades for their message to sink in.
An Innovative Way to Publish
The research community needs to find ways to reward study design and methodology as much as the final result. A publishing format called Registered Reports offers a means of addressing this challenge.
'Bad Science': Australian Studies Found to Be Unreliable, Compromised
Hundreds of scientific research papers published by Australian scientists have been found to be unreliable or compromised, fuelling calls for a national science watchdog.
What Not to Do in Graduate School
Six limiting maxims PhD students should avoid.
The Human Brain Project Hasn't Lived Up to Its Promise
Ten years ago, a neuroscientist said that within a decade he could simulate a human brain. Spoiler: It didn't happen.
Yentl Syndrome: A Deadly Data Bias Against Women
The science of medicine is based on male bodies, but researchers are beginning to realize how vastly the symptoms of disease differ between the sexes - and how much danger women are in.