The Chaos of Retractions
Retractions are often in name only, and not realized consistently or predictably online
Kent Anderson
The Projekt Deal Journal Fades
A journal birthed by the first TA contract is looking like a failure
Song: “Don’t Stop Believin’”
A 1981 classic has a strange structure we've learned to love
ASBMB, Four Years Later
A one-time powerhouse society publisher has been brought low by a reckless dive into OA
It Was Quite a Year — 2024
A lot happened this past year, so here's a refresher — and a few of my favorite science explanations
Corruption vs. Standards
Corruption continues, with glimmers of new hope via reemerging standards
Friday Song: “Amour”
A young band continues to explore new ways to arrange and play great songs
Friday Song: “The Story”
A 2007 breakthrough hit forced a singer out of her comfort zone — to great effect
Saudis, Payola, and Papers
Reports of author affiliation shenanigans fail to interrogate the publisher enablement
Subscriptions and Standards
Liebert is acquired, and there's more funny business at eLife — but they aren't laughing