Open Access
Why Should Taxpayer-Funded Research Be Put Behind a Paywall?
The University of California's boycott of academic-publishing giant Elsevier has open-access advocates pleased. Others have concerns about transparency.
Why Scientists Need to Learn How to Share
Despite ethical fears over work being co-opted, the benefits of scientific cooperation are too big to keep avoiding.
Why I Don't Care About Open Access to Research—and Why You Should
Open access to research papers doesn't mean much to researchers, but the government hopes it'll serve a greater good.
Unbundling Academia—It's Not Just for Cable Anymore
So-called "open access" academic publishing saves money and has political backing. But is it a good idea?