Open Access Voted Down at Maryland
Academic freedom cited as main counter-argument.
Can Education Adapt?
Universities might be in for some major changes and challenges. This thoughtful slideshow reveals some of what likely lies ahead.
University Presses: Missing an Opportunity?
While university presses shrink and go digital, are they trying to preserve a structural memory in the face of a modern reality?
Fast-Forward for Scholarly Video
Academic video makes great leaps forward with the unveiling of AcademicEarth.org and YouTube EDU.
Publisher Rights, Author Perceptions
Journal authors have more rights than they. Why is this disjoint dangerous and what can publishers do?
A View from Inside Amazon
Image via CrunchBase Part of the reason I wanted to self-publish my first mystery novel was to learn what modern self-publishing could accomplish on a shoestring budget. And I was particularly interested in Amazon‘s role in the world of booksellers. […]
Stimulus Bill Funds Science
The US stimulus package supports science and higher education, wise investments now and for the long haul.
Wikipedia on Drugs
Wikipedia is a reference that is accurate but incomplete. How does it fare as a drug resource? A recent study finds an interesting trend.
A Predictive Parody?
What happens when parody is prescient? It becomes a painful reminder of things gone awry. Happy Friday!
Metrics for the Humanities
Are the humanists trying too hard to be like scientists?
How Far We’ve Come
On the eve of the Inauguration of Barack Obama, let’s pause and remember the hero today is set aside for.
Does YouTube Threaten Text?
YouTube is the #2 search engine in the world. Will digital natives be more video-centric than text-centric?
Picture This, Science Teachers!
Amazon’s new iPhone app leverages camera phones and humans in a new way. Can science education take a similar approach?
The Scholarly Presidency
While the election of Barack Obama was a breakthrough in race relations, it also marks a breakthrough in the scholarly world.
13 Great Error Messages
What’s the #1 computer error message? Is it red or blue? Flaming? A whale tale? Or just sad?