LIBER 2026 annual conference highlights collaboration

The 55th LIBER Annual Conference gathered 500+ European research library professionals

Knowledgespeak Editorial – More Journal Output, Zero Weak Links

Knowledgespeak editorial examines how rising submission volumes and thinning reviewer pools are forcing journals

FIZ Karlsruhe engages in EU consultation on copyright

European Commission launches a public consultation on revising EU copyright law to address AI, with FIZ Karlsruhe

AGA introduces Nigel, AI assistant for Gastroenterology and Hepatology

American Gastroenterological Association launches Nigel, a specialty-specific AI assistant for gastroenterology

A student claimed to have a Ph.D. in at least eight letters to journals. Two have been retracted.

A student (Zhihao Lei) falsely claimed a Ph.D.

Springer Nature report highlights global reach of China's open access research

Springer Nature's new regional white paper highlights China's growing international impact

Research Needs a Shared Standard for AI Disclosure

Scholarly Kitchen presents outcomes from the WCRI Focus Track on AI disclosure standardization in research.

'‘Disappointed’: Cochrane journal asked researchers to publish article, then retracted it for conflicts'

A Cochrane journal invited researchers to publish an article about their AI literature review tool, then

ACM expands speaker lineup for AI Leadership Summit

ACM adds speakers for its inaugural AI Leadership Summit in Atlanta (Aug 30–Sept 2, 2026).

AAPG and GeoScienceWorld finalize Datapages merger

AAPG and GeoScienceWorld complete the merger of Datapages into GeoScienceWorld, consolidating geoscience

'Weekend reads: Neuroscientist found not guilty of misconduct; when editors revolt; a Waffle House study walkback'

Retraction Watch weekend reads covers a neuroscientist misconduct acquittal and a wave of editor revolts

‘There is No Single Model for Innovation:’ New Technologies, New Challenge

IPA Congress panel explores technology innovation across publishing markets, finding no universal model.