Open Access & Subscription Models

A look at Sci-Hub’s current state and its impact on scholarly communication

Have you heard of Sci-hub? This post looks at its history, what researchers think about it, and how does its future look like.
Research Culture

How PIs can motivate their teams and create a positive workplace culture

Why do so many researchers eventually lose motivation and suffer from burnout? Furthermore, how can research group leaders maintain and improve the motivation necessary for members to do their…
Around the web

Digital accessibility: What it means and why it is important in scholarly publishing

This article explores the concept of digital accessibility, discusses why it is important in scholarly publishing, and looks at how publishers are facilitating accessibility.
Showcasing Research Impact

Maximizing the impact of your research: How researchers can engage with policymakers to shape policy decisions and change lives

This article is a summary of why you should try to engage with policymakers and how you can make a real impact.
Open Access & Subscription Models

Open access publishing in China: Lessons from the CAST–STM report

These are the key highlights of the report that The Chinese Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM)…
Researcher Wellness

Supporting PhD students from underrepresented groups: Why it’s important and how to do so

When a student comes from an underrepresented background, such feelings can be intensified by a real or perceived sense of not belonging in their situation. This post talks about how you may support…
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5 Humorous resources for chemistry researchers to keep their ion

This post lists some noteworthy chemistry-focused humor sites that deserve a place in your bookmark list.
Style & Format

5 Writing resources every chemistry researcher should know about

In this post, we have listed some writing resources that will help any research chemist, and indeed, many other scientists.
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World Science Day 2022: How can basic sciences contribute to meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

November 10 marks the 21st World Science Day for Peace and Development. Here, we discuss the theme of this year’s World Science Day and why it is significant. 
Research Ethics

Possible academic misconduct in multiple papers co-authored by Nobel laureate

Up to 52 papers published by Gregg L. Semenza, one of the 2019 laureates for Physiology or Medicine, have been scrutinized for potential image manipulation. This article elaborates the case and talks…