FT.com [read free]: “A study of more than 2mn people’s internet use found no “smoking gun” for widespread harm to mental health from online activities such as browsing social media and gaming, despite widely claimed concerns that mobile apps can cause depression and anxiety. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, who said their study was… Continue Reading
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Using FOIA Libraries to Your Advantage
Via LLRX – Using FOIA Libraries to Your Advantage – This presentation by Lisa DeLuca, Assistant Dean/Associate Professor Seton Hall University Libraries, South Orange, NJ is an actionable resource for training colleagues and other professionals on how to locate FOIA documents as well as to navigate and effectively execute Freedom of Information Act requests. Continue Reading
All Things AI Law Librarian-ish, Generative AI, and Legal Research/Education/Technology
Via LLRX – All Things AI Law Librarian-ish, Generative AI, and Legal Research/Education/Technology – Is better case law data fueling a legal research boom? Recently, Rebecca Fordon noticed a surge of new and innovative legal research tools. Fordon wondered what could be fueling this increase, and set off to find out more. Continue Reading
Lost Women of Science
“Lost Women of Science tells the remarkable stories of groundbreaking women who never got the full recognition they deserved – until now. The Lost Women of Science Initiative is a non-profit educational organization with the overarching goal of inspiring girls and young women — especially those from communities chronically underrepresented in the STEM professions —… Continue Reading
There is a scientific fraud epidemic and we are ignoring the cure
Financial Times [read free] “…As the Oxford university psychologist Dorothy Bishop has written, we only know about the ones who get caught. In her view, our “relaxed attitude” to the scientific fraud epidemic is a “disaster-in-waiting”. The microbiologist Elisabeth Bik, a data sleuth who specialises in spotting suspect images, might argue the disaster is already… Continue Reading
Make your research visible and see 30% more citations
Share Your Paper – “We can help you make your paper Open Access, for free, wherever you publish. It’s legal and takes just minutes. Join millions of researchers sharing their papers freely with colleagues and the public. Start by entering the DOI of your paper We’ll gather information about your paper and find the easiest… Continue Reading
Times 100 Notable Books of 2023
“Each year, we pore over thousands of new books, seeking out the best novels, memoirs, biographies, poetry collections, stories and more. Here are the standouts, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. The 10 Best Books from each year since 2004. In 2021, The Book Review asked readers to choose the… Continue Reading
Education Department lists schools under investigation for ‘possible discrimination’ based on shared ancestry
The Hill: “The Department of Education released a list of higher education and K-12 institutions that are under investigation for alleged shared ancestry violations Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s effort to address reports of rising discrimination in schools. “Hate has no place in our schools, period. When students are targeted because they are–or… Continue Reading
Texas board rejects many science textbooks over climate change messaging
The Texas Tribune: “A Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education on Friday rejected seven of 12 proposed science textbooks for eighth graders that for the first time will require them to include information on climate change. The 15-member board largely rejected the books either because they included policy solutions for climate change or because they… Continue Reading
Italian Poetry Translated
“This website offers translations of Italian poems into English in an interactive format. It’s a work in progress. Poetry is something to recite aloud, in company, enjoying the sound. Meter and rhymes are good things. You really can’t translate poetry, so you should read it in the original language. Well, I would like first of… Continue Reading
How to discover new music In a musical rut
Psyche: In a musical rut? Whatever your age or existing tastes, you can find surprise and enjoyment beyond the streaming algorithms. by James Hadfield…However, ‘new music’ doesn’t mean only ‘music that’s current’. It can also mean music that’s new to you. Our tastes evolve as we get older: you probably know someone who was once… Continue Reading
Worst and Best Companies for Employee Retention U.S. and UK
Visual Capitalist: The Worst Companies for Employee Retention (U.S. and UK) – “Employees consider various factors when committing to a company long term, including a positive work environment, fair compensation, job security, opportunities for professional growth, and resilience against disruptive changes in the economy or technology. So, which companies have the worst employee retention? To… Continue Reading
