Which Preprint Servers Get Things First?
Duplicate Covid-19 preprints aren't rare, and one server is most often upstream
Kent Anderson
The Posts That Might Resonate
In a tumultuous year, some posts seem more likely to matter to the future than others
A Facebook Ads Wrap-up, as 2020 Closes
The boycott of Facebook's ad platform seems to have held as the year ends
If It's Not Wanted, You Don't See It
Substack's content moderation post is a remarkable argument for subscriptions
Maximizing Benefit, Minimizing Harm
The rush to publish did some good, but also revealed weakness and downsides
Friday Song: "Sing Gently"
The 2020 Virtual Choir — 17,572 voices from 129 countries — embraces to heal
Seven Charts on Shaky Ground
A Nature overview of Covid-19 journal publishing is built on problematic data
Pivot to . . . Audio?
The vaunted "pivot to video" was a bust, but podcasts are booming
On Motives and Magic
Glimmers of hope on multiple fronts — and even deception can be a virtue
Interview: Pippa Smart
The EIC of "Learned Publishing" on editor training, the power of networks, and more