Film: History of the Internet
The law of unintended consequences states that it’s all unintended. This video documents one chain of events important for all publishers.
End of Free Access
Venerable open-access medical journal reinstitutes subscription model. But can it offer enough content to lure customers back?
Hulu Dances to the Forefront
In the world of online video, Hulu is making everyone else look stiff and arthritic.
Our First Anniversary in the Kitchen
The Scholarly Kitchen is one year old today! Read an anniversary entry, then help us celebrate by leaving us a cheery comment!
Craft, Control, and Aesthetics = Print
E-publishing ties content to a platform — one that is often bereft of aesthetics and craft. Is this why digital publishing still leaves people cold?
Device Psychology
Are devices proliferating because we are seeking boundaries in our information age? The concept of “device psychology” suggests as much.
Open Access and Global Participation in Science
Free scientific articles improve scholarship in developing countries. Subscription journals largely responsible.
Conferences of Infinite Dimension
Attending a conference in the Age of Twitter is even more meaningful and involving.
The Meatgrinder and eBooks
Creating Kindle and iPhone versions of a book — simple. Selling them is another thing entirely.
Welcome Our New Chef!
Ann Michael joins the Scholarly Kitchen. Welcome!
Scientific Impact Measures Compared
A new study suggests that the venerated journal impact factor (JIF) may not provide a consensus view of “scientific impact.”
Abraham Lincoln — No Final Version
Image by George Eastman House via Flickr Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s greatest orators and a writer and speaker who influenced our penchant for simple language and short, punchy text, probably never finished working on his speeches, introducing ad libs […]
Stimulus Bill Funds Science
The US stimulus package supports science and higher education, wise investments now and for the long haul.
Did You Know?
The 2008 update of “Did You Know?” continues its mind-blowing tradition.
Email — The Killer App (Again!)
Think email’s a thing of the past? Think again.