New York’s Only Volcano
A visit to a volcano simulator.
The Facebooking of Scholarly Research
The search tools and social networks we increasingly rely on are all dependent on advertising-based business models. What does this mean for scholarly communication?
Study Suggests Publisher Public Access Outpacing Open Access; Gold OA Decreases Citation Performance
Though flawed, a recent study presents several surprising data points about the voluntary efforts publishers are making to broaden access, and the value of Gold OA in driving citations.
Technology as the New Tobacco
Comedian Bill Maher draws a disturbing parallel between social media and cigarettes.
Why Books Will Always Matter
An inspirational talk by the National Book Foundation’s Lisa Lucas.
Welcoming a New Chef in the Kitchen: Siân Harris
I’m delighted to announce the addition of a new voice in The Scholarly Kitchen, Siân Harris. Siân is the Publications and Engagement Manager at INASP, an international development organization that supports the production, sharing and use of research and knowledge […]
The End of Summer and Musings on Nostalgia in an Age of Abundance
We’re taking the last week of summer off. To hold you over, a brief book review, some rare concert footage and some musings on memory and storytelling.
Underwater Fireworks via Bioluminescence
A look at bioluminescent creatures of the deep.
Hypnotically Animated Textbook Covers
Finally something important an ebook can do!
Revisiting: Is Access to the Research Paper the Same Thing as Access to the Research “Results”?
Is access to the research paper really the same thing as access to the research results themselves? What about patents on publicly funded research? Revisiting a 2013 post to re-examine these questions.
Game of Thrones, Copyeditor’s Edition
When battling dragons, proper grammar is a must.
Design Matters: How an Audio Illusion Adds Tension
The Shepard Tone is an audio illusion that hightens tension in the listener.
Richard Feynman on the Scientific Method
Richard Feynman, in 1964, explains how science works.
Cell Theory and the Feuds Behind It
A look at the many personality conflicts behind the establishment of Cell Theory.
The Invisible World of Schlieren Photography
A primer on an imaging technique that lets us visualize the invisible forces that surround us.