Springer Nature report highlights career-stage differences in AI use among researchers - July 20, 2026
A new white paper, The State of AI Use Among Researchers, released by Springer Nature in collaboration with Fudan University and the Shanghai Academy of AI for Science, indicates that artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into early stages of research workflows.… Read More
Springer Nature report highlights global reach of China’s open access research - July 13, 2026
A new regional white paper from Springer Nature highlights the growing international impact of China’s open access (OA) research, particularly in the Global South. The report, Open for Impact: China’s Gold Open Access Boosting Global Innovation and Supporting the Global South, shows that by July 2025, nearly… Read More
ALA special report examines generative AI policies in libraries - July 13, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) has released a Special Report titled Creating Generative AI Policies: A Guide for Public and Academic Libraries, published by ALA Editions. The report addresses the challenges of developing policies for a rapidly evolving technology while emphasizing the urgency of… Read More
Choice and Wiley release report on transformative agreements in academic libraries - July 10, 2026
Choice has published Transformative Agreements, Open Access and Research Impact, the latest in its series of research reports addressing issues of importance to the academic library community. Produced in collaboration with Wiley, the survey examines how academic libraries in the United States are navigating… Read More
UK tech professionals increase AI learning as programming skills adapt - July 2, 2026
New data from O’Reilly indicates that technology professionals in the United Kingdom are shifting their learning focus toward artificial intelligence (AI) as programming practices evolve. Analysis of platform usage between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 shows that Generative AI content usage in the UK grew by 89%.… Read More
Clarivate publishes 2025 Sustainability Report - June 26, 2026
Clarivate Plc has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress toward its environmental and social responsibility goals. The report notes a 24% reduction in total reported greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous year. The company works with more than 45,000 organizations worldwide, including… Read More
World Economic Forum and Frontiers identify Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2026 - June 23, 2026
The World Economic Forum and Frontiers have jointly published the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026 report, highlighting innovations expected to influence industry, policy, and society over the next five years. The findings suggest a shift from software-focused artificial intelligence toward… Read More
China’s Excellence Action Plan Phase II expands support for STM journals - June 18, 2026
A new report by STM consultants Shuai Yan, Mark Robertson, and Eric Na examines Phase II of China’s Excellence Action Plan, the country’s largest national initiative in scholarly publishing. The program now supports 13 journal cluster pilot projects with annual funding of 45 million… Read More
Wiley and IQVIA report explores AI opportunities and challenges in healthcare value chain - June 16, 2026
Wiley and IQVIA have published Scientific Discovery & AI: The Science-to-Patient Journey, a cross-sector intelligence report based on discussions among more than 25 senior leaders from pharmaceutical research, academic medicine, health systems, technology companies, publishing, and learned societies. The report draws… Read More
University Libraries highlight essential role in AI age - June 16, 2026
Universities are facing a pivotal moment as they adapt to rapid changes brought on by artificial intelligence. The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) AI Task Force recently released a report outlining what is needed to prepare students and researchers for the “age of AI,” emphasizing principles of… Read More
