(15 Jul 2024) There are lawsuits for every type of creator. Journalists, novelists, visual artists, musicians, programmers, and actors all have lawsuits in their name. However, all the lawsuits ask one fundamental question: When, if ever, is it acceptable to train an AI on copyright-protected work without permission? This seems like an existential threat to AI, and in many ways, it is.…
(18 Jul 2024) Predatory conferences, akin to predatory journals, often lack proper peer review and are primarily profit-driven. They are characterized by deceptive practices, such as listing speakers who are unaware of the event or collecting registration fees for conferences that do not occur. Nature sent a reporter to find out as part of an…
(9 Jul 2024) From Google Scholar Blog: Scholar Metrics provide an easy way for authors to quickly gauge the visibility and influence of recent articles in scholarly publications. Today, we are releasing the 2024 version of Scholar Metrics. This release covers articles published in 2019–2023 and includes citations from all articles that were indexed in…
(15 July 2024) Australian families spend significantly more on private school education than many other countries, with private sources contributing 20% to primary and 21.4% to upper secondary education costs, according to OECD data. Emma Rowe from Deakin University highlights that high private school enrollment and rising fees necessitate discussions on regulating private school fees…
(14 July 2024) Geoffrey Boulton and Moumita Koley argue for fair and transparent standards in science publishing to maintain research integrity and credibility. They highlight issues with editorial oversight, commercial business models, and the impact of bibliometric indices, emphasizing the need for proper governance to ensure science benefits society globally. Find out more here.
(11 July 2024) The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) will enhance their collaboration, focusing on global sustainable development, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations. They plan joint research in various fields, establishing four international research networks, and maximizing the use of large research infrastructures. Find out more…
(11 July 2024) Mr. Albert G. Horvath, ACS CEO, and Dr. Helen Pain, RSC CEO, signed a memorandum of understanding in Dublin, fostering US-UK cooperation in chemistry. The agreement, aligning with UN SDGs, aims to enhance scientific exchange, support early career chemists, and promote public awareness of chemistry. Find out more here.
(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…