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There have been several events occurring in the scientific community throughout the year 2017. In the previous article, we went through some of the infamous events in academia in…

The academic and research community is not immune to turbulence. However, the year 2017 has witnessed an unusually large number of ups and downs in research and academia. These…

Recognition for your accomplishments is indeed the most desirable reward in the realm of scientific research. Publishing your research and getting recognition from your peers in…

In the 1940s, genius was widely believed to be a male trait and women were considered more suited for virtuous tasks. However, women played a key role in the era of wartime…

Clarivate Analytics has released its Highly Cited Researchers List for the year 2017. These scientists have produced many highly cited papers in the Web of Science between 2005 and…

In academic research, sometimes finding the research study of a particular scientist can become a daunting task. This is mainly because many researchers might have the same name…

Brexit refers to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU). Though it is a political decision, it has implications on other areas as well. Not only the economy, Brexit…

John McCarthy first coined the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) in 1956 at a conference in Dartmouth. AI means that machines can mirror the functions of the human brain in…

Avoiding sugar in the diet is presently a standard practice. In fact, its lifelong intake has been restricted due to its role in causing several diseases. However, there are some…

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to scientific advancement. In line with this vision, the Wellcome Trust has made diversity and inclusion (D&I) one of its six priority…

In early October, two scientists shared a software program that detects incorrect gene sequences in already published research experiments. Using the program, the duo identified…

After battling publishing giants like Elsevier and Wiley, ResearchGate has finally succumbed to the allegations of copyright infringement issues. It has decided to restrict access…