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March 1, 2017

The Rogue Neuroscientist on a Mission to Hack Peer Review

Niko Kriegeskorte won't review an academic paper unless he can publish it publicly on his personal blog—and his plan is forcing science to shape up. The post The Rogue Neuroscientist on a Mission to Hack Peer Review appeared first on WIRED.

February 21, 2017

If AI Can Fix Peer Review in Science, AI Can Do Anything

Reading a scientific paper is not the same as understanding Shakespeare. The post If AI Can Fix Peer Review in Science, AI Can Do Anything appeared first on WIRED.

January 30, 2017

Peer Review Has Its Shortcomings, But AI Is a Risky Fix

Opinion: A European professor and journal editor argues that the use of AI in peer review could hamper scientific advancement. The post Peer Review Has Its Shortcomings, But AI Is a Risky Fix appeared first on WIRED.

December 8, 2016

Fellow Lawmakers: Let’s Read Real Science News, Not Breitbart

Opinion: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) argues that her fellow members of Congress should rely on peer-reviewed science, not partisan news. The post Fellow Lawmakers: Let's Read Real Science News, Not Breitbart appeared first on WIRED.

September 19, 2016

The FTC Is Cracking Down on Predatory Science Journals

The FTC is suing predatory journal publishing company, OMICS Group, for hiding fees and deceiving researchers. It's a first for the largely unregulated industry. The post The FTC Is Cracking Down on Predatory Science Journals appeared first on WIRED.