“The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie—deliberate, contrived, and dishonest—but the myth—persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.” This quote by John F. Kennedy is very relevant in today’s academic world. Researchers are now turning to platforms like arXiv for quick sharing of their work. Traditional publishing can be slow, so more scholars are using arXiv and similar platforms. This change shows a big…
“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” – Peter Drucker. Today, social media is more than just a way to talk to each other. It’s a key tool for sharing research and working together across the globe. In 2024, social media and academic research meet in a big way. This meeting means we can…
Albert Einstein once said, “The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.” Today, the world of research is changing fast. It’s all about building teams that mix different fields to solve big problems. This teamwork is key as we face a world that’s more connected than ever before. Such teams bring huge benefits, leading to discoveries that help us all.…
“An experiment is a question which science poses to Nature, and a measurement is the answer.” – Max Planck. This quote highlights the importance of reliable answers in science. In 2024, making sure our research lasts is key. We must focus on making research reproducible across all fields. Many studies don’t pass the replication test, causing big problems for science1. The social sciences are especially…
“Scientists are not just a few people in white coats; they are all of us, and together, we can explore and understand our world.” This powerful sentiment captures the growing trend of the rise of citizen science. In 2024, we see a big change where regular people are now key players in scientific research. They join in through new science projects, driven by a love…