Ignorance of Nature Isn't Evidence

Invoking brands to argue they don't matter is nonsensical, and remaining ignorant of evidence is even worse

Self-citation at MDPI and Frontiers

Are MDPI and Frontiers using "special issues" to load citations into their portfolios?

Friday Song: “Who’s Crying Now”

A band at its peak, and amazing vocalist in prime form, great musicians, and a great love song

You Either Laugh or You Cry

A familiar name signs the new Elsevier agreement with Projekt DEAL, and a scientist self-owns in a concerning way

Evidence Hints Cochrane May Fail

After years of deterioration, Cochrane embraces OA — and puts most of its remaining revenue at risk

Smits Weeps as Plan S Fades

An empty suit sees his plan crumble over time, so tries to trick people into staying the course

Friday Song: “Take Me Home, Country Roads”

Another song that almost didn't happen turns into one everyone has to sing to the end once it starts

The “Taking” Issue Heats Up

A top court finds that the deposition requirement for copyrighted works represents an unconstitutional "taking"

Two for Tuesday — Governance, Investment

How to fix society governance — and the ways in which we overinvested in OA

Friday Song: “Subdivisions”

A rooftop cover of a timeless Rush synth powerhouse gives the song an entirely different feel