Nigeria tackles publishing in predatory journals
Higher education institutions in Nigeria need to train academics to spot fraudulent journals, researchers say......»»
A new experimental study tackles the unsolved mystery of "nanobubbles"
Nanobubbles are extremely small (i.e., nanoscopic) gaseous cavities that some physicists observed in aqueous solutions, typically after specific substances were dissolved in them. While some studies reported the observation of these incredibly tiny b.....»»
In Nigeria, finding value in waste recycling
Mounds of waste scattered along roads and vast landfills are a Nigerian eyesore......»»
Kid Cudi’s Entergalactic trailer tackles love in New York City
Kid Cudi is embracing young love in the trailer for his new animated special, Entergalactic, which hits Netflix later this month......»»
Tinder parent company files antitrust lawsuit against Apple in India
Match Group, owner of popular dating app Tinder, is the latest company to file an antitrust case against Apple to protest the "excessive" 30% fee for publishing in the App Store.Image by fabrikasimfThe newly-discovered case has been filed in India, m.....»»
Lack of grants from funding agencies biggest barrier to OA publishing in physical sciences, study finds
Over half (53%) of physical science researchers want to publish open access (OA) but 62% say a lack of monies from funding agencies prevents them from doing so......»»
Pfizer completes FDA request for fall BA.4/5 boosters; feds expect doses in Sept.
The request is partly based on preclinical data. A clinical trial has yet to start. Enlarge / Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a health campaign in Sylhet, Bangladesh on July 19, 2022. (credit: Getty | Future Publishing).....»»
With data in mice, Pfizer asks FDA to authorize its fall BA.4/5 booster shot
The request is partly based on preclinical data. A clinical trial has yet to start. Enlarge / Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a health campaign in Sylhet, Bangladesh on July 19, 2022. (credit: Getty | Future Publishing).....»»
COVID-19 disrupted the agriculture sector in India, but not agricultural practices
India's agricultural system is largely based on input-intensive monocropping of staple crops. A study publishing August 18th in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation by Lindsay Jaacks at The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom, Abhis.....»»
CDC to restructure after COVID failure, “confusing and overwhelming” guidance
Cultural, structural changes to shift focus from scientific publishing to public health action. Enlarge / CDC Director Rochelle Walensky testifies during a Senate committee hearing in July 2021. (credit: Stefani Reynolds-Pool/Getty Im.....»»
Apple ahead of the game as it tackles discrimination based on India’s caste system
A report today says that Apple is ahead of most large companies in tackling a form of discrimination which originates in India but has affected employee recruitment in Silicon Valley: the caste system. Although the caste system is in part reflected.....»»
Nigeria tackles publishing in predatory journals
Higher education institutions in Nigeria need to train academics to spot fraudulent journals, researchers say......»»
Why space debris keeps falling out of the sky—and will continue to do so
"All spacefaring nations should follow established best practices." Enlarge / The Wentian experimental module and the Long March 5B rocket are seen near its launch site on July 18, 2022. (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Image.....»»
Hohokum makes me nostalgic for PlayStation’s bolder days
Hohokum, a niche PlayStation game from 2014, is back via a PC port and it feels like a game from a long-buried era of Sony publishing......»»
AI tackles the challenge of materials structure prediction
Researchers have designed a machine learning method that can predict the structure of new materials with five times the efficiency of the current standard, removing a key roadblock in developing advanced materials for applications such as energy stor.....»»
Two Senators Call for a Ban on ‘Predatory’ Data Caps
Naturally, there are some carve-outs for network management, but the real problem is the low likelihood of passage. The post Two Senators Call for a Ban on ‘Predatory’ Data Caps appeared first on Extr.....»»
T-Mobile collaborates with Apple to simplify IT management for small businesses
T-Mobile is joining forces with Apple to introduce a plan JUST for small businesses that tackles pain points they face keeping their business and employees connected. Available now, Business Unlimited Ultimate+ for iPhone is the first and only wirele.....»»
Two senators propose ban on data caps, blasting ISPs for “predatory” limits
Uncap America Act would ban data limits that exist solely for monetary reasons. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | ollo) US Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) want to ban Internet data caps. The senators today.....»»
Taste sensors keep proteins in order in flies
A set of genes that promote sweet taste sensation is also crucial for protein management during fly development, according to a new study by Eugenia Piddini of the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and colleagues, publishing July 21st in PLOS Bi.....»»
Majority of early career researchers in physical science want to publish open access, but face financial barriers
A new global study from AIP Publishing, the American Physical Society (APS), IOP Publishing (IOPP) and Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA) indicates that the majority of early career researchers (ECRs) want to publish open access (OA) but they nee.....»»
Cats can"t stop watching "Stray" and yes, there"s a whole Twitter account about it
It's not just humans who are into Stray. Cats seem to love it too.From French developer BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive publishing, Stray is a new game out this week on PlayStations 4 and 5 and PC (through Steam) which allows you to play.....»»