Industry News

How Apple Vision Pro could benefit STEM research

In this post, David explores some potential benefits that Apple Vision Pro or similar devices could bring to scientific research and education.
Research Ethics

How paper mills damage scholarly work and public trust in science

This article highlights the dangers that paper mills pose and how well-meaning researchers can avoid their pitfalls.
Research Ethics

Data sleuths and their role in maintaining research integrity

While one goal of peer review is verifying whether research data are plausible, there were never traditionally people who made a career out of investigating research data and processes to maintain…
Open Access & Subscription Models

A look at Sci-Hub’s current state and its impact on scholarly communication

Have you heard of Sci-hub? This post looks at its history, what researchers think about it, and how does its future look like.
Research Culture

How PIs can motivate their teams and create a positive workplace culture

Why do so many researchers eventually lose motivation and suffer from burnout? Furthermore, how can research group leaders maintain and improve the motivation necessary for members to do their…
Around the web

Digital accessibility: What it means and why it is important in scholarly publishing

This article explores the concept of digital accessibility, discusses why it is important in scholarly publishing, and looks at how publishers are facilitating accessibility.
Showcasing Research Impact

Maximizing the impact of your research: How researchers can engage with policymakers to shape policy decisions and change lives

This article is a summary of why you should try to engage with policymakers and how you can make a real impact.
Open Access & Subscription Models

Open access publishing in China: Lessons from the CAST–STM report

These are the key highlights of the report that The Chinese Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM)…
Researcher Wellness

Supporting PhD students from underrepresented groups: Why it’s important and how to do so

When a student comes from an underrepresented background, such feelings can be intensified by a real or perceived sense of not belonging in their situation. This post talks about how you may support…
Around the web

5 Humorous resources for chemistry researchers to keep their ion

This post lists some noteworthy chemistry-focused humor sites that deserve a place in your bookmark list.