Elsevier introduces Shadow Health Lab with Virtual Reality for nursing education - June 10, 2026
Elsevier has announced the launch of Shadow Health Lab with Virtual Reality, a clinical simulation platform designed to help nursing students strengthen confidence and clinical judgment through immersive, evidence‑based learning. The platform includes more than 165 lab simulations and 30 virtual reality patient encounters,… Read More
ACS Publications launches ACS Publishing Center for manuscript submission - June 10, 2026
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched the ACS Publishing Center, a unified manuscript submission platform powered by ChronosHub. The system is now available across all ACS journals and is designed to streamline author workflows and improve… Read More
MIT Press and American Mathematical Society launch POLYMATH book series - June 9, 2026
The MIT Press has announced a new mathematics book series in collaboration with the American Mathematical Society (AMS). The series, titled POLYMATH, will feature accessible and engaging mathematics books aimed at general readers. Amy Brand, Director and Publisher of the MIT Press, explained that… Read More
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
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
Scientific Societies introduce Trust Seal to enhance confidence in science - June 2, 2026
A coalition of scholarly societies in the biological and biomedical sciences, organized by BioCore: A Scholarly Publishing Consortium (BioCore), has announced the launch of the Trust Seal, a community‑led initiative aimed at strengthening confidence in science. The Trust Seal is designed to provide assurance that publications adopting… Read More
FASEB launches new brand reflecting a stronger, more connected future - May 29, 2026
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that underscores its future-focused vision, commitment to scientific excellence, and the collective strength of the biological and biomedical research community. More than a visual update, the new brand represents the next chapter… Read More
Practical Guide offers framework for Responsible Research Assessment at Funding Organizations - May 28, 2026
A new publication, A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations, provides a structured framework for funders seeking to adopt or strengthen responsible research assessment (RRA) practices. The Guide offers practical steps, resources, and illustrative examples to support organizations in developing strategies, reforming… Read More
Wiley expands Mass Spectral Data Registry to over 915,500 reference spectra - May 22, 2026
Wiley has released the 2026 edition of the Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data, expanding coverage to more than 915,500 validated reference spectra. The registry is one of the world’s largest mass spectral databases, supporting laboratories in identifying unknown chemical compounds and strengthening AI‑assisted… Read More
Penn State University Libraries Open Publishing relaunches Educational Media Reviews Online - May 20, 2026
Penn State University Libraries Open Publishing has relaunched Educational Media Reviews Online (EMRO), transitioning the long‑running open‑access media review resource into a journal format for contributors and readers in the library, documentary film, and education sectors. EMRO originated in 1997 as the AV Review… Read More
