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7 Must-Read Stories In April 2018
A boycott of a yet-to-be launched paywalled research journal and a peek at the denizens of the deep all made the top news in April 2018.
AI Researchers Boycott Nature Machine Intelligence Journal
A statement calling on AI researchers to withhold submissions to Nature Machine Intelligence has garnered over 1,600 signatures.
Peer Review, Not Poor Review
First time on the giving end of the peer review process? Fret not, graduate student, here are some tips to get you started.
Please Mind The (Curiosity) Gap
Singapore’s education system produces individuals with excellent technical competency, but curiosity may be needed if a quantum leap is to be made in an innovation economy.
India Announces Fellowships For South Asian Researchers
The 2018-India Science and Research Fellowship scheme fully funds 200 scientists from South Asia to carry out research at Indian academic institutions for up to six months.
Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
It's been said that hindsight is 20/20, and here, three eminent scientists answer the question: What would you tell your younger selves?
Materials Scientist Awarded 32nd Japan Prize
Professor Hideo Hosono, the man behind liquid crystal displays for tablets and organic light-emitting diode displays for TVs, has been recognized for his achievements.
When The Science Spark Strikes
What draws people to science? Whether the desire to help those in need, or the never-ending quest for knowledge, the spark can come from anywhere.
