Our Global South Committee for Open Science was founded a year ago to help us bridge gaps and better address barriers for researchers from the Global South. Now, we’re inviting you to join. Find out more about how to apply: elifesciences.org/inside-elife/4… #DEI #AcademicChatter #PhDChat

This is insane... Californian fashion company called Brixton trying to sue a streetwear company based in ACTUAL BRIXTON that contribute to the ACTUAL BRIXTON community for using the name Brixton!! Make it make sense... brixtonblog.com/2024/09/us-clo…

"ChatGPT feels nothing and desires nothing, and this lack of intention is why ChatGPT is not actually using language." Ted Chiang, @newyorker #longreads newyorker.com/culture/the-we…

'Phlegm' was voted the Worst Word! (grabs hand sanitizer) It's time for the final category so let's make it count. What is the BEST WORD?

I recall some kerfuffle about BioRender terms and conditions a little while back. Just got an email from them with relevant new info.

We are delighted that supporters are ordering our 'zoomed' copies (A4 booklets) on the lovely Conqueror 'music' paper we have invested in. 'Zoomed' copies are an excellent option for those with some neuro-diversities or who require a larger score due to low-lighting, ageing

“Historians are terrorised for doing their work while the rightwing narrative has gained traction with those in power. The Empireland author explores the dangers of denial” ⁦Sathnam Sanghera⁩ from the preface to ⁦Alan Lester⁩ book. theguardian.com/books/article/…

I just had this exact same thought!

Lorraine Daston is the 2024 Balzan Prize for History of Modern and Contemporary Science for the extent, originality and variety of her work, which has drawn on a wide range of scientific fields to highlight the mental representations and values underlying research activity.

Good to see that the D Tel is maintaining its reputation for accurate journalism!

Good to see a prize for #historyofscience

New findings from Department of Education, University of Oxford: #LitinColourPioneers pilot with Pearson Schools UK Penguin Books UK @Runnymedetrust has created a🌟 100-fold 🌟 increase in the number of students answering texts by writers of colour since 2019. Learn more & get involved with your school this year

What the article (accurately) says: "The average migrant worker pays more in tax than they received in public services compared to the average British-born worker". What the headline says: telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/…

Steph Curry: “My beautiful half Haitian mother is roasting a pig. Just like Kamala Harris did during the debate.”

Just saw the segment on BBC Breakfast and it looks exciting! I loved the jacket that Shanaz Gulzar was wearing too.

The EC moves nearer the collective, non-profit #OpenAccess vision for the European Research Area. Open Research Europe starts its journey onto open source open infrastructure that will benefit not only European researchers but the tens of thousands of journals around the world on OJS

Interesting development. I wonder whether some other forward-looking funders (Gates, Wellcome) will follow suit?

Most fun use for o1-preview so far: taking the Fourier transform of an essay (credit Jonathan Blow for the coinage!)