Scientist develops next generation Wiki with better author attribution - August 29, 2008
Dr. Robert Hoffmann, Society in Science fellow, has developed what is claimed to be the first Wiki which ensures due credit for the author and also lets users ascertain the source of data. The scientific Wiki project, introduced in the September issue of Nature Genetics and released online, is projected… Read More
BioMed Central to hold forum at Festival of Science - August 29, 2008
Open access publisher BioMed Central, US, has announced its participation in the Festival of Science, one of Europe's biggest science festivals to be held at the University of Liverpool (UK) in September. It proposes to organise a free forum at the event… Read More
Springer to publish International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - August 29, 2008
STM publisher Springer, Germany, has announced that it is set to publish the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (IJBM), starting in 2009. The journal is the official organ of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM). Joost Dekker of the VU University Medical Center serves as… Read More
NewsRx launches 19 new technology titles - August 29, 2008
Publisher and international news organisation NewsRx, US, has launched 19 new technology titles under its VerticalNews imprint. The new technology titles will provide current news, scientific research, and developments on information technology, the Internet, networks, telecommunications, computers, and electronics. The new titles are all weekly newsletters,… Read More
TechWeb’s Light Reading Communications Network acquires Pyramid Research - August 29, 2008
TechWeb's Light Reading Communications Network has announced the acquisition of Pyramid Research, a market research and advisory service company. Light Reading Communications Network is a leading integrated publishing, events and research company serving the global communications marketplace. Under the acquisition deal, Pyramid will be integrated with… Read More
Jackie Dooley joins OCLC Programs and Research staff as Consulting Archivist - August 29, 2008
Global library cooperative Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC), US, has announced the Jackie Dooley, internationally recognised expert in the fields of archives, visual materials, special collections and archival standards, has accepted a position with OCLC Programs and Research as a Consulting Archivist. Currently Head of… Read More
