As 2009 comes to an end, here is a selection of entries that left an especially nice flavor on the palette. Continue reading
Change is hard to notice, and this video shows how blind we can be, even when challenged to spot it. Continue reading
It’s the holidays, so time to watch some crime dramas. Look for these modern cliches as you enjoy the thrills. Continue reading
The companies behind social networks and media are running into conflicts with their users as they try to generate revenue from their services. Recent moves by Google, Facebook and AT&T are all sparking controversy as each encounters opposition to their business models from their customers. Continue reading
Do medical editors have different quality standards based on the author’s geographic location? Continue reading
Two fiction publishers decide to delay release of their e-books, further marginalizing their books. Meanwhile, an STM book publisher gets it right. Continue reading
How much more data will it take before everyone gets it? Continue reading
Social media is becoming the norm. Will laggards be viewed as anti-social in 2010? Continue reading
Can one ideologue really hijack the OSTP forum on Open Access implementation? Continue reading
Is it ethical for editors to alert authors of relevant in-journal articles? Continue reading