Neue KI-Verordnung, Datenschutz- oder Urheberrecht: Bei der Arbeit mit Künstlicher Intelligenz bestehen einige juristische Stolpersteine. Helfen kann die neue Handreichung von Till Kreutzer zu Rechtsfragen beim Einsatz von generativer KI in gemeinnützigen Organisationen. Technologien Künstlicher Intelligenz simulieren mit statistischer Wahrscheinlichkeitsberechnung menschlichen Ausdruck.

On Bluesky the other day, I came across this neat post that suggested using a histogram as a plot legend to provide additional context for the data being shown: Here’s a closer comparison of those two maps (click to zoom): This histogram legend is especially useful for choropleth maps where units like counties are sized differently, which can create an illusion of a different distribution.

Starting around 2016, journal publishers started including mandatory “Data Availability” statements as part of research articles; a typical (dated) example is linked here, including guidelines for how to cite the data itself. I wrote about these aspects last year in a blog post for the RSC journal Digital Discovery[cite]10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-dz2dv[/cite] and here I follow up with more news.

Highlights of the 2025 ROR annual meeting sessions, including the Community Update, the panel on National PID Policies and Practices, and the session on Successes and Opportunities for ROR in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Clarivate is the content-hoarding corporation that owns ProQuest, the Web of Science and EndNote, among many other services widely used in academia. Plus a ton of content. Today’s announcement, “Introducing ProQuest Digital Collections, a new library subscription offering unparalleled breadth, value and access”, sounds nice, doesn’t it? And the first few paragraphs are certainly full of praise for the changes they’re making.

Proyecto PAPIME PE203625Competencias para la enseñanza-aprendizaje de bioliteratura: Una intervención estratégica2025-2026 Nos han aprobado un proyecto PAPIME para los siguientes dos años, los proyectos Programas de Apoyo a Proyectos de Investigación para el Mejoramiento de la Enseñanza de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), son iniciativas destinadas a fomentar la investigación y la innovación en la enseñanza a nivel

Some time ago, at a friend’s party, a conversation came up about the peer-reviewing process. I know what you might be thinking, my dear reader. “Wow, this guy must be fun at parties”. But really, I am. I promise I was not enforcing an academic topic on a non-academic audience. I think… Crap, now I’m not sure. This friend of mine – it is important to mention – is not an academic.

Our lab is growing! In our Three Questions series, we’re profiling each of our members and the amazing work they’re doing. This post introduces Belen Febres-Cordero , the new manager of the ScholCommLab. In this interview, Belen shares what excites her about her work, both inside and outside the lab, and two pieces of advice from childhood that have shaped her curious and lively approach to research and life.

I am delighted this morning to share the news that Leading Generously is now available as an audiobook, ^[1] in addition to its print and e-book formats! The audiobook is narrated by the amazing Kristin Aikin Salada, who has posted a more enticing excerpt on her LinkedIn announcement than the opening pages that Audible shares. ^[2] If you listen to the audiobook, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Discover the secrets to raising Hercules beetle larvae, from their nutritional needs to creating the perfect environment for their growth and development.

In mid-2024, I’ve moved back to using vim as my main text editor, both for code and prose like this blog post. Something like 15 years ago I had dabbled a bit with vim, but never much more than being able to perform simple edits and get the hang of the hjkl navigation. Good enough to quickly make minor edits from any shell, but not a whole lot more.