Springer Nature journals lead global citation rankings in 2025

Springer Nature's Nature, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports topped Clarivate's

Knowledgespeak Editorial – AI and the Aftermarket of Scholarly Content

Knowledgespeak editorial argues AI is transforming the 'aftermarket' of scholarly content—citation, indexing,

Clarivate to divest Life Sciences & Healthcare segment for $600 million

Clarivate is selling its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris LLC for $600 million,

DORA to develop Practical Guide on Responsible Research Assessment in Scholarly Communication

DORA announces a new practical guide on responsible research assessment for scholarly communication, building

UK tech professionals increase AI learning as programming skills adapt

O'Reilly data shows UK technology professionals are shifting their learning focus toward AI

UNESCO launches Open Science Platform to enhance global knowledge sharing

UNESCO has launched an Open Science Platform during UN Open Source Week 2026, designed to promote open access to its scientific knowledge and outputs while tracking global progress on open science.

UKRI launches two AI research labs with £60 million investment

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced two new AI research labs backed by £60 million from EPSRC, strengthening the UK's national AI research capacity.

Springer Nature to divest consumer media businesses including Scientific American

Springer Nature has announced plans to divest its consumer media holdings — including Scientific American in the US and Spektrum der Wissenschaft in Germany — to focus on its core research, health, and education publishing businesses.

Elsevier expands LeapSpace with new AI tools for research workflows

Elsevier has expanded LeapSpace — its AI-based research workspace — with new agentic capabilities including Writing Coach, Claim Radar, Compare Tables, Extended File Upload, and Reference Export.

Jisc and EAUC release guidance on AI's environmental impact in Higher Education

Jisc and the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) have released new guidance to help universities and colleges assess and manage the environmental costs of AI adoption.

PKP launches Publication Facts Label to support research integrity

PKP's Publication Facts Label (endorsed by DOAJ) provides transparency

NISO establishes Working Group on trust markers in scholarly publishing

NISO forms a working group to develop recommended practices for trust