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Editorial Snapshot: Penguin Random House takes a stand against AI training on text

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Published: 2024/11/20

- G.A., Senior Editor

In a significant move reflecting the evolving landscape of publishing, Penguin Random House has announced the addition of a warning to the copyright pages of its books, explicitly prohibiting the use of its content to train artificial intelligence models. The statement, “No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems,” marks a proactive step by one of the industry's largest trade publishers in response to ongoing legal battles over the use of copyrighted material in AI training.

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Science News: The vital role of water and volatiles in asteroid and planetary evolution

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Published: 2024/11/20

– G.A., Senior Editor

Recent insights underscore the critical importance of water and volatile compounds in the evolution of life as we know it. Analysis of samples from asteroid Ryugu reveals fractures formed by freeze-thaw cycles driven by ice. This process indicates that water significantly altered the asteroid's composition during the early Solar System, potentially facilitating the delivery of essential organic materials and volatiles to Earth. Such mechanisms may have been instrumental in creating the conditions necessary for life to emerge.

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

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Published: 2024/10/23

- 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

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Published: 2024/10/23

– 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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