Wiley-Blackwell publishes ‘The Handbook of Proteins’ - January 24, 2008
Wiley-Blackwell, the STM and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., US, has published a comprehensive resource for students and researchers studying protein structure and function. The Handbook of Proteins introduces the reader to the principles of protein biochemistry and at the same time… Read More
Emerald acquires new serials, series and books from Elsevier - January 24, 2008
Academic and professional literature publisher Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., UK, has announced the acquisition of a programme of Management and Social Sciences book serials, series and monographs from Elsevier, comprising about 2,000 titles. With this acquisition, Emerald seeks to ensure the continuing success of all titles,… Read More
Scientific American selects LiveWorld to provide enhanced community features - January 24, 2008
Science and technology media brand Scientific American has announced that it has selected social networking agency, LiveWorld, Inc., US, as provider of its enhanced community features launched in November 2007 at science-community.sciam.com. Known for its leadership in providing innovative thinking, Scientific American's new social networking tools… Read More
Dear Subscribers - January 24, 2008
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Task force on sustainable digital preservation and access named - January 23, 2008
International leaders holding a variety of interests and areas expertise have been named to a Blue Ribbon Task Force to develop actionable recommendations for the economic sustainability of, preservation of, and persistent access to, digital information. The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access is co-chaired by… Read More
Google to offer online storage for scientists via Palimpsest - January 23, 2008
Internet search services provider Google, Inc., US, is reportedly set to offer an online storage facility to scientists. It is expected that the domain will provide a home for terabytes of open source scientific datasets. Called Palimpsest, the initiative was first revealed at the Science Foo camp in August 2007,… Read More
