Is Google Glass Part of the Laboratory of the Future?
A new concept video puts Google Glass at the heart of a research laboratory. But is there really anything here that couldn’t be done just as easily with existing devices?
The Problem With Facebook
A look at how Facebook increasingly filters the content you see, and how its business model is at odds with the needs of its users.
New US Public Access Legislation Included in Government Funding Bill
The US government’s new appropriations bill contains a public access mandate for research articles funded by some agencies.
Indirect Economic Impacts of Public Access Policies for Journals
What happens to non-subscription revenue streams under funding agency public access policies? Will broadening access to articles result in higher subscription prices?
Taking Stock In the Kitchen: A Look Back at 2013
A look back at 2013 in The Scholarly Kitchen.
Getting Open Access Embargoes Right: Rational Policy Must Be Evidence-Based
A new study, out today, takes a broad look at the usage lives of scholarly journal articles. The information it contains is vital for achieving the balance necessary for Green OA policies to work.
Welcoming a New Chef into the Kitchen: Angela Cochran
I’m very pleased to announce a new voice in The Scholarly Kitchen, Angela Cochran. Angela is the Director of Journals for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and previously oversaw the production aspects of all ASCE’s journals, a monthly […]
Chefs’ Selections: The Best Books Read During 2013 (Part 2)
The beginning of the holiday season means it’s time for our annual list of our favorite books read during the year. Today brings Part 2 of the list.
Chefs’ Selections: The Best Books Read During 2013 (Part 1)
The beginning of the holiday season means it’s time for our annual list of our favorite books read during the year. Part 1 today, Part 2 tomorrow.
Tell Us About the Old Days Grandpa: Video Rental Stores
A nostalgic look back in the wake of the shutdown of Blockbuster Video.
The Whale Warehouse
What happens behind the scenes with all the stuff that won’t quite fit into a museum?
The Making of a Book, 1925
A set of short films illustrating the state of the art in publishing technology, circa 1925.
A Scary Story for Halloween: The Curious Case of the Phantom Authors
An author finds his results published in a journal by authors that don’t exist.
Correcting the Record Is No Easy Task: The McDonald's Coffee Spill Case
More than twenty years later, confusion still reins over the McDonald’s coffee spill lawsuit, an example of how difficult it is to retroactively correct public perception.
To TED or Not to TED?
TED Talks are nearly always fascinating to watch. But are they accurate?