Will We Be Ready When That Other Type of Disruption Comes?
Disruption has at least two flavors. We’ve dealt well with one, but may be blind to the second. Are those footsteps I hear?
A Sincere Thank You to Adam, Jamie, and Morgan
Two popular science shows take a different approach to science education and inspiration, but both are effective, and more than welcomed.
Tea Party-led Super PAC Coalition Seeks to Limit US Research to US Taxpayers
A surprising new coalition of Tea Party and US-first activists begin an effort to limit US taxpayer-funded research to US taxpayers. Will it succeed?
Why Is Science Both More Important and Less Trusted?
Science has always been politicized, but its political involvement and use is different these days. What is happening? And what can we do about it?
The 2012 Tools of Change Keynote — LeVar Burton Uses the Two Most Important Words
LeVar Burton’s keynote from Tools of Change is amusing, interesting, and inspiring.
The Problems With Calling Comments "Post-Publication Peer-Review"
There’s much more to making “post-publication peer-review” work, much less a valid form of peer-review. Rebranding comments and letters isn’t sufficient. Maybe it’s time to recognize over-reach.
Speed and Retention — Are e-Readers Slower and More Forgetful?
E-readers seem to slow information accession and fog retention. Should we worry as the era of “big paper” begins its final stages?
Publishing in a Weak Peer-Review Culture — Russian Academics and Paid Publication Practices
A survey of Russian researchers shows a burgeoning paid publications environment in a weak peer-review culture, with a level of cynicism about the process which makes publication less valuable. Are there lessons to be learned?
Brave Girl's First Ski Jump — The Great Feelings of Overcoming Fear
Will she? Can she? This 9-year-old teeters on the edge of her first ski jump with moving results.
What's Up, Doc? — How to Draw Bugs Bunny in Two Minutes
An iconic film star comes to life in just a few pencil strokes, rekindling the charm and hijinks of the classic cartoon era.
Innovation — A Word Cheapened
Scott Berkun challenges a common assumption — that being innovative is desirable. Instead, he suggests other things to be, including clear, smart, and savvy.
Comments — The Weakest Part of Blogs, the Weakest Part of Online Journals
Post-publication peer-review systems are still something fancied here and there. But with comments failing on blogs everywhere, especially as traffic grows, more bloggers are talking about new approaches — ones that focus on invited experts, quality opinions, and high standards. Where have we heard that before?
Do Search Engines Owe Publishers? A German Proposal Raises the Question
Should search engines license content for crawling? A potential German law thinks so.
Words of Digital Wisdom — Crafting Organizations That Are Smaller, More Profitable, and Provide Full-Service to Verticals
Strategy is difficult, especially when the fundamental premise of strategic business decisions may have changed. Wiley and Worlock appear on the stage contemporaneously to offer examples.
The Story of "Keep Calm and Carry On" — An Iconic Poster Almost Lost Forever
A now-famous poster was printed in large quantities but almost lost to history. Here’s what happened.