By Mark Staniland on 13 Dec 2016
Launched today, the annual Altmetric Top 100 highlights the research papers published in the last year that have generated significant international online attention and discussion – from mainstream news media, blogs, Wikipedia, social media platforms (including Twitter, Reddit & Facebook) and in scholarly spaces such as post-publication peer-review forums and patient advocacy groups. Read more
Posted in Digital Science, Nature Research | Tagged Altmetric
By Mark Staniland on 02 Dec 2016
Dr Overbaugh was presented with the award in Seattle on 1 December by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief of Nature. These annual awards are hosted by Nature to champion the importance of mentoring and inspiring early-career scientists. You can read the full announcement here. Read more
Posted in Events, Nature Research | Tagged mentoring, nature awards for mentoring in science, Washington
By Mark Staniland on 30 Nov 2016
Professor Forsburg was presented with the award in Los Angeles on 28 November by Sir Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief of Nature. These annual awards are hosted by Nature to champion the importance of mentoring and inspiring early-career scientists scientists. You can read the full announcement here. Read more
Posted in Events, Nature Research | Tagged California, nature awards for mentoring in science, USC
By Mark Staniland on 23 Nov 2016
I could hardly contain my excitement when I first learned that I would receive the 2016 John Maddox Prize, a prize that recognises the work of people who promote sound, credible science that bears on a matter of public interest and have faced difficult challenges or hostility in the process. Read more
Posted in Nature Research | Tagged Elizabeth Loftus, john maddox, senseaboutscience
By Mark Staniland on 11 Nov 2016
Next week, the winner of the 2016 John Maddox Prize for standing up for science will be announced. The prize is unique in that it rewards not just sound science and evidence, but courage and communication. Living in an era recently pronounced to be “post-truth” recognising those individuals who share their work, even in the face of challenge and personal attacks, feels more relevant than ever. Read more
Posted in Events, Nature Research | Tagged #awards, john maddox, senseaboutscience
By Mark Staniland on 04 Nov 2016
Peer review is at the heart of high-quality academic publishing, and every editor at Nature Research is grateful for the service of the reviewers who carefully scrutinise every research paper we publish. While SpotOn – taking place this Saturday 5 November in London – is exploring what peer review might look like in 2030, we recognise that many peer reviewers need advice and training now, too. Read more
Posted in Nature Research | Tagged peer review
By Mark Staniland on 11 Oct 2016
Ada Lovelace Day aims to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and maths by encouraging people around the world to talk about the women whose work they admire. We asked staff from across Nature Research who has inspired them. Read more
Posted in Featured, Nature Research | Tagged Ada Lovelace Day, Gender, Leaders, science communication, Women
By Mark Staniland on 11 Oct 2016
Ada Lovelace Day aims to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and maths by encouraging people around the world to talk about the women whose work they admire. We asked staff from across Nature Research who has inspired them. Read more
Posted in Featured, Nature Research | Tagged Ada Lovelace Day, Gender, Leaders, science, Women