A Monster, His Money, and Morality

Connections to Jeffrey Epstein rock academia, and reveal a rising disgust with amorality

CrossRef Terminated OMICS' Membership

The violations noted in the FTC action and other problems led to the decision

What Does an E-book Smell Like?

In this guest post by Karin Wulf, an inquiry about the physical and the tangible

The Rising Rents in University Towns

Student housing is getting more expensive, creating divisions and increasing debt

Friday Song: "Roundabout" by Yes

Can a classic progressive rock song hide one man's Scottish jig at its heart?

Is Biohacking an Eating Disorder in Disguise?

A fascinating series of interviews with nutrition and aging experts

New Subscription Platforms Surge

We've come full circle in some ways, and the giant incumbents need some disrupting

The Crazy-making Design of Social Media

Newsfeeds, recommendations, identities, and more are designed to disorient

Friday Song: "YYZ" by Rush

An instrumental built on Morse code is an enduring song adored worldwide

Does bioRxiv Fulfill Its Purpose?

Data reveal that putting preprints up for comment does nothing to change their fate