Is Europe the New International Research Hub?
International research experience is highly sought after, making it extremely competitive. It can be difficult for young researchers to find such a position. Gaining international…
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Horizon Europe: €94 Billion for Ambitious Research
Research and innovation programs are essential for science. Several countries initiate such programs to promote research. Horizon 2020, launched by the EU, was one such research…
Beware! Scientific Misconduct is on the Rise
Scientific misconduct is an upsetting discovery in the scientific world, that has effects within as well as outside the scientific community. What is more shocking is its rising…
The Infamous Events That Made Academia Headlines in 2017: (Part 1)
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…
Fact-Checking Software Detects Genetic Errors in Cancer Research Publications
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…
European Commission Moving into Academic Publishing
In a 2017 article in Science, Martin Enserink reported on a new venture by the European Commission that would include academic publishing. The Commission is a major annual funder…
More German Universities Cancel Elsevier Contracts
Lately, there has been some dissatisfaction with major academic publishers. This has led to boycotts and subscription cancellations. At the heart of the matter is a push by…
ALPSP Announces Finalists for Innovation in Publishing Awards
In an effort to highlight and promote innovations in the publishing industry, the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) presents the ALPSP Awards…
Court Issues Restraining Order Against Professor in Harvard Dispute
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There is a bizarre case of alleged scientific misconduct happening at the Harvard Medical School. This Harvard dispute involves Prof.…
German Professor Penalized for Gross Negligence
A recently concluded investigation by the Review Board set up by the Executive Board of the Leibniz Association has found Prof. Dr. Karl Lenhard Rudolph guilty of research…
The Wavelet Theory Earns Dr. Yves Meyer the Abel Prize
There is no Nobel Prize for Mathematics. The Abel Prize, therefore, fills that gap. Established in 2002, the prize is given by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and is…
UK Research Under Scrutiny
Academic research is a partnership between scientists, funding bodies, and the government. Eventually, research findings may be used to form public policy or be translated into…