Nigeria tackles publishing in predatory journals
Higher education institutions in Nigeria need to train academics to spot fraudulent journals, researchers say......»»
Journal editors weigh in on AI in science publishing
Last week, the Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC) published an editorial to define appropriate and inappropriate uses of artificial intelligence technology in the "preparation and review of manuscripts being considered for publication.".....»»
Twitter is working on a feature that would let you ‘publish a book if you want’
It’s crazy to think that we’re talking about publishing a book on Twitter when the service started by only allowing users to post up to … The post Twitter is working on a feature that would let you ‘publish a book if you want&.....»»
Project uses AI and archaeological materials for network analyses from the Middle Stone Age to antiquity
Publishing in the international journal Antiquity, a team of archaeologists from seven countries led by Kiel University has presented the "Big Exchange" project, which uses AI to better understand the networks and interactions of prehistoric and earl.....»»
Apple App Store prices to increase for select countries
Tax changes and other factors going into effect for Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Turkey will cause price increases for select apps in Apple's App Store.App Store price updateApple periodically notifies developers of regional tax changes that will af.....»»
These lollipops could "sweeten" diagnostic testing for kids and adults alike
A lollipop might be a sweet reward for a kid who's endured a trip to the doctor's office, but now, this candy could make diagnostic testing during a visit less invasive and more enjoyable. Researchers publishing in Analytical Chemistry have shown, fo.....»»
Educational TV in Nigeria boosted preschool readiness during pandemic, study finds
A University of Maryland study upended by the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria made an unexpected discovery: Preschool children who regularly watched educational television programming at home while schools were closed showed significant strides in early.....»»
How AI can be used in Sub-Saharan agriculture: Expert discusses open access publishing and the climate crisis
Catherine Nakalembe, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, has recently published a paper about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa in Environmental Research Letters......»»
Apple cracks down on lending apps after deepfake nudes threat
Apple has removed a bunch of exploitative lending apps in India that used unethical strategies to collect, such as threatening to send deepfake nudes to borrowers' contacts.Apple removes some predatory lending apps in IndiaDuring the past week, Apple.....»»
World’s largest predatory shark had elevated body temperature
A warmer body would have made for a faster shark. (credit: Alex Boersma/PNAS) The largest shark alive today, reaching up to 20 meters long, is the whale shark, a sedate filter feeder. As recently as 4 million years ago,.....»»
Toyota tackles Tesla trauma with radical EV production overhaul
Toyota is modernizing its famed production system to take on Tesla in the EV era with a slew of new manufacturing technologies that will debut in just a few short years......»»
Media coverage of climate change research does not inspire action, say scientists
The planet is warming because of human activities and the consequences will be devastating for all living beings, including humans. At present, everyone is potentially exposed this information in the media. But how do scientific journals and the medi.....»»
Predatory bacteria provide hope for chlorine-free drinking water
In a unique study carried out in drinking water pipes in Sweden, researchers from Lund University and the local water company tested what would happen if chlorine was omitted from drinking water. The result? An increase in bacteria, of course, but af.....»»
A "pinch" of mineral salts helps the noncaloric sweeteners go down
Perfect noncaloric replacements for sugar and high fructose corn syrup just don't exist yet. For example, some alternatives have a lingering sweet aftertaste and lack a sugar-like mouthfeel, leaving consumers unsatisfied. Now, researchers, publishing.....»»
“Clearly predatory”: Western Digital sparks panic, anger for age-shaming HDDs
Drives automatically get a "warning" flag if powered on for 3 years. Enlarge (credit: Western Digital) When should you be concerned about a NAS hard drive failing? Multiple factors are at play, so many might t.....»»
Nature bans AI-generated art from its 153-year-old science journal
"The process of publishing ... is underpinned by a shared commitment to integrity." Enlarge / This artist's impression of an asteroid fireball hurtling toward earth is not AI-generated and, thus, not banned from Nature. (credit:.....»»
Comprehensive new report tackles food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries
A report commissioned by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on One Health highlights the urgent need for innovative strategies to address food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries. Th.....»»
Study that challenged validity of elemental analysis leads to scientific journals changing guidelines
In 1923, Austrian chemist Fritz Pregl was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his contributions to quantitative microanalysis as it became an essential tool to determine the elements present in a sample or compound. In chemistry, this technique.....»»
Unraveling brood parasitism in predatory mites
Several animal species display brood care, a phenomenon where 'caring' parents provide their offspring with food and protection against predators. However, there are many others that prefer not to do this, and instead sneak in their eggs with those o.....»»
Simultaneous multi-material embedded printing for 3D heterogeneous structures
Publishing in the journal International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, the team led by researchers based at the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems deposited different biomaterials simultaneously and precisely into the yiel.....»»
Cycling could be a boon for Lagos—but people fear for their safety on bikes
With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It's under immense pressure to transport its huge population. According to a global ranking of mobility in cities, Lagos was ranked worst out of 60 cities a.....»»