Knowledgespeak Editorial: Agentic AI and the Next Frontier of Scientific Discovery - October 21, 2025
The research ecosystem is on the verge of a profound transformation — one where artificial intelligence doesn’t just assist scientists but begins to collaborate, reason, and even act independently. The emergence of agentic AI — systems capable of chaining reasoning steps, interpreting context, and autonomously executing research tasks — signals… Read More
Wolters Kluwer showcases UpToDate Expert AI and workflow innovations at HLTH 2025 - October 21, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Health has presented its UpToDate Expert AI and new workflow solutions at HLTH 2025 to demonstrate the future of clinical decision support. The company featured its recently launched UpToDate Expert AI at booth #3218, where attendees can view demonstrations… Read More
CARL marks International Open Access Week 2025 - October 21, 2025
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has joined the global observance of International Open Access Week, taking place October 20–26, to emphasize equitable access to knowledge and community control over research. CARL has framed this year’s theme, which asks Who Owns Our Knowledge… Read More
CRL and NERL renew MIT Press partnership to advance open access in 2026 - October 21, 2025
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) and its NERL licensing program have renewed their partnership with MIT Press to continue supporting the MIT Direct to Open (D2O) program through 2026. The renewal highlights the collective influence of CRL and NERL members… Read More
EIFL updates guide for publishers of Diamond OA journals - October 21, 2025
EIFL has released a revised and updated version of its guide for publishers of Diamond open access (OA) journals, aimed at helping them enhance journal quality and align with best practices in scholarly publishing. Titled ‘Quality in Diamond Open Access Publishing: Guidelines, Policies and Templates’, the updated… Read More
Cambridge University Press calls for collective reform to secure the future of academic publishing - October 17, 2025
Cambridge University Press has released a report calling for coordinated global reform to ensure that academic publishing becomes more open, equitable, and sustainable. The report, titled ‘Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing’, warns that without urgent sector-wide action, the… Read More
