Accusations of defamation and intimidation have been leveled against molecular biologist Richard Ebright and microbiologist Bryce Nickels, both associated with Rutgers University, for their outspoken advocacy of the "lab-leak" theory regarding the origins of COVID-19. The duo's fervent rhetoric, which has included likening fellow researchers to Nazi war criminals and dictators, has prompted a dozen scientists to file a formal complaint with Rutgers, alleging violations of the university's policies on free expression.
China has recently revised its catalog of journals flagged as untrustworthy, predatory, or incompatible with the interests of the Chinese research community. Dubbed the "Early Warning Journal List," the latest iteration, released last month, encompasses 24 journals from approximately a dozen publishers. Notably, it introduces a scrutiny of journals engaged in citation manipulation—a practice where authors artificially inflate their citation counts.
Read more: China Updates Suspect Journals List: A Closer Look
Wiley, a prominent academic publisher, disclosed yesterday that a substantial number of its journals, including those under its Hindawi subsidiary, have encountered widespread paper mill activity. This revelation follows Hindawi's history of hosting numerous paper mill papers, necessitating subsequent retractions.
London, U.K., March 5, 2024 – Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in transformative intelligence, proudly presents its prestigious 2024 roster of Top 100 Global Innovators™. This list showcases organizations at the forefront of technology research and innovation, offering a comprehensive view of the global landscape amid escalating competition for patentable ideas.
The global prevalence of type 1 diabetes has prompted a critical question within the medical community: should all children undergo mass screening for the condition? Despite the condition often manifesting with sudden and alarming symptoms, recent advancements suggest that early detection through blood tests could mitigate life-threatening complications.
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In a groundbreaking commentary published today in Cell, twenty-four scientists from diverse backgrounds, all identifying as trans or having trans family members, issue a powerful call to action to the scientific community. Highlighting the systemic barriers faced by sexual and gender minorities in science, the authors emphasize the urgent need for collective efforts to address these challenges.
A recent study sheds light on a concerning trend within the psychology research community: male researchers are significantly less likely to recall their female colleagues when asked to name experts in the field. Conducted by Veronica Yan, a psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, and her team, the research highlights implicit biases that affect the recognition and citation of women's work in academia.
A recent surge in deportations of Chinese graduate students holding valid U.S. visas has sparked concerns and uncertainties among international student communities and academic institutions. Over the past few months, numerous students enrolled in Ph.D. programs at prestigious U.S. universities, including Yale and Johns Hopkins, have been denied re-entry into the United States after visiting their families in China, subsequently facing immediate deportation upon arrival.
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In a pioneering move poised to enhance seafloor monitoring capabilities, Portugal is set to embark on the installation of a groundbreaking fiber-optic cable spanning the Atlantic Ocean. This 3700-kilometer-long cable, slated to stretch to Madeira and the Azores, will mark one of the world's first "smart" cables, designed not only for internet data transmission but also for real-time monitoring of seismic activity, ocean conditions, and environmental changes.
Read more: Smart Fiber-Optic Cables to Revolutionize Seafloor Monitoring