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NASA Opens Public Archives to Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Data, Accelerating Discovery
science21 days ago

NASA Opens Public Archives to Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Data, Accelerating Discovery

NASA has opened public access to observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, with data from more than a dozen missions (including TESS, MAVEN, JWST, SPHEREx, and PUNCH) stored in archives such as MAST, IRSA, and the Planetary Data System. By combining cross-mission data, researchers can study 3I/ATLAS’s unique composition and behavior, illustrating how open data accelerates discovery and will help scientists compare interstellar objects in the future.

via NASA Science (.gov)|
#3iatlas#data-archives#interstellar-object
bioRxiv’s rapid rise reshapes biology publishing with millions of monthly views
science29 days ago

bioRxiv’s rapid rise reshapes biology publishing with millions of monthly views

An analysis of bioRxiv's first 13 years shows explosive growth: over 310,000 preprints posted since 2013, about 4,000 new papers per month in 2025, and around 10 million monthly views; neuroscience leads usage, and roughly 80% of preprints later appear in journals within three years, with many authors posting early to gain visibility while the platform pursues open peer review to address quality concerns amid AI-assisted submissions.

via Nature|
#biorxiv#neuroscience#open-science
Honest mistakes deserve correction: scientists push for transparency after retractions
science1 month ago

Honest mistakes deserve correction: scientists push for transparency after retractions

A Nature feature argues that retracting papers due to honest errors should be normalized to protect the scientific record, sharing stories like Nicole King’s Science retraction, noting incentives such as the Ctrl-Z Award, and emphasizing supportive, calm collaboration among researchers and journals to reduce stigma and encourage transparent corrections.

via Nature|
#open-science#publishing#retractions
BindCraft AI Excels in One-Shot Protein Design
science7 months ago

BindCraft AI Excels in One-Shot Protein Design

BindCraft, an AI-powered pipeline for de novo protein binder design developed by EPFL researchers, achieves high success rates in creating functional protein binders against diverse targets, including challenging proteins like CRISPR-Cas9, with potential to accelerate drug discovery and therapeutic development. Its open-source availability has garnered widespread industry and academic adoption, marking a significant advancement in computational protein engineering.

via Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News|
#ai#bindcraft#drug-development
science-and-technology2 years ago

"CMS Publicly Releases Higgs Boson Discovery Data"

The CMS collaboration has released the combination of measurements that led to the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, along with the statistical analysis tool called Combine software, which was developed during the first run of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This release includes a likelihood function with nearly 700 parameters, allowing researchers outside the collaboration to incorporate the CMS Higgs boson discovery measurements into their studies. This move aligns with CMS's commitment to fully open science, which also includes open-access publications, the release of CMS data on the CERN open-data portal, and the publication of its software framework on GitHub.

via CERN|
#cms#higgs-boson#lhc
"Improving Sleep Quality with Relaxing Language"
neuroscience2 years ago

"Improving Sleep Quality with Relaxing Language"

A study by researchers from the University of Liege reveals that the human body, particularly the heart, responds to external auditory stimuli during sleep, challenging the belief that the body is disconnected from the environment during rest. Relaxing words heard during sleep can slow down cardiac activity, deepening sleep, while neutral words do not affect heart rate. This research emphasizes the importance of brain-heart interactions during sleep and suggests new avenues for enhancing sleep quality through auditory stimuli. The study's open science approach encourages further investigation into the heart's role in other sleep-related processes.

via Neuroscience News|
#auditory-stimuli#brain-heart-interactions#cardiac-activity
"Revolutionizing Microscopy with Digital Display Technology"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Microscopy with Digital Display Technology"

A new high-speed modulation 3DSIM system called "DMD-3DSIM" combines digital display with super-resolution imaging, enabling scientists to observe cellular structures in unprecedented detail. Developed by Professor Peng Xi's team at Peking University, this innovative setup utilizes a digital micromirror device and an electro-optic modulator to significantly improve both lateral and axial resolution, allowing for the capture of intricate details of subcellular structures and highly scattering plant cell ultrastructures. The hardware components and control mechanisms are openly available on GitHub, fostering collaboration and paving the way for the future of multidimensional imaging.

via Phys.org|
#3d-structured-illumination-microscopy#digital-display-technology#microscopy
"Novel Treatments for Familial Parkinson's Disease Unveiled at Science Competition"
health-and-science2 years ago

"Novel Treatments for Familial Parkinson's Disease Unveiled at Science Competition"

In the first open science competition run by Canadian nonprofit Conscience, seven molecules were identified as potential treatments for familial Parkinson's disease, marking a win for open science and collaboration in drug discovery. The competition, funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, aimed to make AI a tool for drug discovery and resulted in the identification of new chemical starting points for potential treatments. The entire dataset of the competition has been made available to the public, promoting transparency and collaboration in therapeutic development. This approach may improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of drug discovery and development, with additional challenges underway for other conditions.

via Parkinson's News Today|
#ai#drug-discovery#familial-parkinsons
"Advancing Open Science: Momentum Grows for Laboratory Material Sharing"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Advancing Open Science: Momentum Grows for Laboratory Material Sharing"

The open-science movement, aimed at freely sharing research materials and data, is gaining momentum, with an increase in the use of data repositories and preprints. However, challenges such as lack of awareness and incentives hinder widespread adoption. Organizations like Addgene and the Center for Open Science are working to facilitate the sharing of laboratory materials and promote a culture of open science. While there are concerns about proprietary rights and reproducibility, advocates believe that open science will lead to reproducible and equitable research, and efforts are being made to engage researchers globally, including in low- and middle-income countries.

via Nature.com|
#laboratory-materials#open-access#open-science
"NASA Launches Groundbreaking Course to Foster an Inclusive Science Community"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA Launches Groundbreaking Course to Foster an Inclusive Science Community"

NASA has released its free Open Science 101 curriculum, aiming to train 20,000 scientists and researchers over the next five years. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with subject matter experts, provides knowledge and tools to embrace open science practices and maximize the impact of research. It caters to researchers at all stages, including those new to open science, and helps prepare them for NASA grant funding. The curriculum is accessible through an online platform and will be covered in virtual and in-person training sessions. NASA has also formed partnerships with scientific associations to teach open science during events, promoting inclusivity and equitable access to scientific resources.

via NASA|
#curriculum#inclusivity#nasa
science2 years ago

Academic Fraud Scandals Shake Open Science and Harvard's Reputation

Advocates for "open science" are warning of widespread academic fraud, highlighting the need for increased transparency and research integrity. Open science promotes the sharing of research data, methods, and findings to ensure reproducibility and accountability. However, concerns have been raised about the prevalence of scientific misconduct, including data manipulation, plagiarism, and publication bias. Efforts are being made to address these issues through initiatives such as pre-registration of studies, open access publishing, and stricter peer review processes.

via Financial Times|
#academic-fraud#open-science#research-integrity
Maximizing the Impact of Your Scientific Data.
science-and-technology2 years ago

Maximizing the Impact of Your Scientific Data.

Scientists are increasingly depositing data alongside their publications, but not every journal requires that authors make their data sets available. To make data FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable), metadata is key. Scientists should also consider over-sharing, embracing standards, using open, non-proprietary file formats, including code, and thinking about accessibility. Open science is not an all-or-nothing game, and anything scientists can do adds value.

via Nature.com|
#data-sharing#metadata#open-science