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Editorial Snapshot: Scrutinizing the peer review process: An antitrust suit against major publishers

- G.A., Senior Editor

Peer review has long been the bedrock of academic publishing, ensuring that new research is rigorously evaluated before it reaches the public. However, a recent antitrust suit filed in Brooklyn raises troubling questions about the ethics of this process. Academics allege that six major publishers—Elsevier, Wolters Kluwer, Wiley, Sage Publications, Taylor & Francis, and Springer Nature—are exploiting peer review for financial gain, effectively holding scholars’ careers hostage to bolster their profit margins.

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Science News: Advancing solar fuels: The promise of artificial photosynthesis

– G.A., Senior Editor

As the world increasingly seeks sustainable energy solutions, solar fuels and artificial photosynthesis are gaining significant attention within the research community. These innovative approaches aim to mimic natural photosynthesis, transforming sunlight into storable energy. By harnessing solar energy, researchers are working to develop efficient methods for converting carbon dioxide and water into hydrocarbons, providing a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.

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Editorial Snapshot: AI-driven research: A new frontier or a threat to researchers?

- G.A., Senior Editor

The increasing popularity of artificial intelligence among scientists for generating and analyzing text has reached a new milestone with Sakana AI’s latest innovation. In collaboration with researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of British Columbia, Sakana AI has developed a groundbreaking AI system called "The AI Scientist" that can autonomously conduct scientific research.

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Science News: Astronauts stranded on ISS highlight the crucial role of the space station

– G.A., Senior Editor

In a dramatic turn of events, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, originally on a brief mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are now facing an extended stay due to technical difficulties. Their mission, initially slated for eight days, has been stretched beyond two months as Boeing and NASA work to resolve issues with their Starliner spacecraft.

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