Newsletter

If Not Cleaned First, Clean It Up Fast

Filters have been shoved aside, even as some information approaches self-pollute

2+Things: Citation Loss, Funders' Role

Conceptual questions, self-promotion of funders, and the ruse of the "guest post"

Color Mismatch and Escher Sentences

How two simple things can make you aware of your brain in a most interesting way

Will cOAlition S Become More Open?

We will know more soon about their budget, while SPARC's money questions grow

Citation Loss to Preprints — The Totals

Across nearly 140,000 preprint-paper pairs, losses show general acceleration

175 Friday Songs . . . Drummed

A tribute to Neil Peart two years after his death reflects his influence and spirit

New Venture Fund Keeps Us in the Dark

Inquiries answered quickly by others go unanswered by SPARC, ORFG, and SPA

Preprints + Social Media = Noise

Experts find negative externalities to promoting single point findings on social media

Substack Hits Two Bad Inflection Points

The newsletter platform allows lies to infiltrate, surrendering brand and pricing power

Friday Song: “In the Mood”

One of the first Number One hits, Glenn Miller's version still sets the standard