13/02/2026
In recent decades, there has been a move to “open” science and research. One component of open access is “accessibility,” often used to mean that data and other products are…
12/02/2026
The European research landscape stands at a pivotal moment. The European Commission’s consultation for the European Research Area (ERA) Act, finalised on January 23rd, represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to legislate…
09/02/2026
Vigorous debate has erupted over the trustworthiness of scientific research findings in a number of domains. The question “what makes research findings trustworthy?” elicits different answers depending on whether the…
27/01/2026
« Open science innovations have focused on rigorous theory testing, yet methods for specifying, sharing, and iteratively improving theories remain underdeveloped. To address this limitation, we introduce FAIR theory, a standard…
18/12/2025
« Open research and data transparency are a bulwark against unethical activities, but can also introduce integrity risks. As with all public goods, freely available data can be exploited, and here…
17/12/2025
« National, international and organizational Open Science (OS) policies are being formulated to improve and accelerate research through increased transparency, collaboration and better access to scientific knowledge. Yet, there is mounting…
12/12/2025
« October saw two important publications advocating for greater transparency in how research funding is acknowledged. The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) released best…
10/12/2025
« As Open Access continues to gain importance in science policy, understanding the proportion of Open Access publications relative to the total research output of research-performing organizations, individual countries, or even…
10/12/2025
« Carnegie Mellon’s fifth Open Science Symposium was held virtually on November 13, 2025. The full-day program featured talks and panel discussions from researchers, publishers, and…
03/12/2025
« The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) into scientific research and higher education presents a paradigm shift, offering revolutionizing opportunities while simultaneously raising profound ethical,…