Regional Accents of the United States
A Friday video offering 50 different regional accents from 50 states in America.
Cutting Through the Headline Hype on Medical Studies
Two videos offer tips on separating the actual research done in medical studies from the often over-hyped media coverage.
Leaving Behind the Outrage Economy
Some thoughts about using social media in a more intentional and humane manner, and video presentation by Dan Harvey on why outrage and anger are so prevalent (and valuable) online.
Gone Fishing
We’re off for the US and UK holiday and this week’s SSP Meeting. A musical interlude to move you into summer…
Friday Potion Puzzler
A puzzle to keep your brain active on a Friday…
Apple’s Vision of the Future (from 1987)
A look back at a glorious Apple promotional video from 1987, as the company predicted a rosy future while just on the edge of its darkest period.
Remembering Sydney Brenner
Remembering one of the founding fathers of molecular biology and modern genetics, Sydney Brenner.
Oak Beams and Planning for the Long Term
In our day to day lives as publishers, we too often lose track of the long term. A University of Oxford plan provides a stellar example of how to think about the far future.
Scholarly Kitchen Webinar: The Future of Independent and Society Publishing
The scholarly communications marketplace has become increasingly difficult for the smaller independent and the society publisher. Here we preview our upcoming webinar looking at the future for these publishers.
Art Authentication: Banksy’s Chirograph System
How do you authenticate a piece of art when the artist is mysteriously anonymous?