(11 July 2024) Moderna’s combination vaccine against flu and COVID-19 showed a stronger immune response in a late-stage study compared to existing vaccines. The mRNA-1083 vaccine was tested on around 8,000 adults and showed mostly minor side effects. Moderna plans to present the data and seek FDA approval. Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax are also studying similar…
(11 July 2024) The CDC recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. It’s safe to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines simultaneously. The best time for flu vaccination is September and October. Current COVID-19 variants include KP.3 (33.1%), KP.2 (20.8%), and LB.1 (17.5%). Find out more here.
(11 July 2024) Elizabeth Farrelly advocates banning private schools to improve societal fairness and reduce elitism, citing Finland’s model of high academic achievement and cultural benefits. In contrast, Professor Sue Nichols defends private schools for fostering diversity and providing educational choices, emphasizing the need to support all schools and adequately resource the state system. Find…
(11 July 2024) The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) published the CREC Recommended Practice (NISO RP-45-2024) to improve the communication of retractions. Funded by the Sloan Foundation, this practice aims to ensure accurate metadata for retracted research. It enhances transparency and helps limit the spread of flawed or invalid science, boosting trust in academic research.…
(11 July 2024) SPARC Europe is launching a year-long project to connect Open Science and Open Education, benefiting research, education, and society. This initiative aims to integrate open agendas, supporting European universities with open access to knowledge. The project, funded by the Hewlett Foundation, involves mapping, documenting, and raising awareness to enhance openness in higher…
(9 July 2024) Three New South Wales schools, Lindfield Learning Village, Granville East Public School, and Middle Harbour Public School, are finalists in the Sydney Opera House’s inaugural Play Award. Their innovative play-based learning programs, which enhance social skills, literacy, and student engagement, demonstrate the transformative power of integrating play into education. Find out more…
(9 July 2024) The 20th QS World University Rankings features 1,500 institutions from 104 locations, emphasizing employability and sustainability. This year, three new metrics were introduced: Sustainability, Employment Outcomes, and International Research Network. MIT ranks first, Cambridge second, and Oxford third, based on extensive academic and employer analysis. Find out more here.
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(8 July 2024) Problematic articles continue to be cited despite retraction due to lack of awareness and inconsistent display of retraction status. The NISO Recommended Practice for Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern (CREC) aims to improve metadata transfer and display to prevent inappropriate citations. Community adoption is crucial for effectiveness. Find out…