Nature expands Registered Reports to all disciplines - June 5, 2026
Nature has announced the expansion of its Registered Reports format to cover all disciplines published by the journal, including natural, social, and clinical sciences, engineering, and public health. Previously, the format was limited to cognitive neuroscience and the behavioral and social sciences, and primarily… Read More
STM welcomes EU Council Recommendation on science diplomacy framework - June 5, 2026
On June 1, the Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation establishing the first European framework for science diplomacy. The initiative comes at a time of heightened geopolitical complexity, with the EU emphasizing the importance of strengthening international research collaboration, promoting trust in science, and fostering… Read More
SPARC publishes updated Financial Landscape Analysis of Scholarly Publishing - June 5, 2026
Since 2019, SPARC has regularly released landscape analyses to help the academic community navigate the evolving research and education environment. These reports provide market insights and recommendations for action, with past editions available for reference. The 2026 Financial Landscape Analysis: Scholarly Publishing & Research… Read More
ACS launches new journal on Applied Catalysis - June 5, 2026
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications Division has announced the launch of ACS Applied Catalysis, a peer‑reviewed journal dedicated to advancing catalyst development and implementation across the chemical sciences, engineering, technology, and related fields. The journal will begin accepting submissions in June 2026 and publish its first… Read More
Beilstein partners with GroundedAI to strengthen citation verification - June 5, 2026
The Beilstein‑Institut has announced a partnership with GroundedAI to enhance the accuracy and reliability of citations in its publications. The collaboration will integrate GroundedAI’s Veracity tool into Beilstein’s editorial processes, providing automated checks for metadata mismatches, unresolved or irrelevant citations, and potential issues with self‑citation. The tool… Read More
Elsevier acquires Wellsheet to integrate patient data and clinical evidence at point of care - June 4, 2026
Elsevier has announced the acquisition of Wellsheet, a U.S.-based health technology company that specializes in aggregating and synthesizing patient data from electronic health records (EHR). The integration of Wellsheet’s validated EHR data model with Elsevier’s ClinicalKey AI will provide clinicians with verified, patient‑specific guidance directly within their… Read More
