This week’s newsletter explores the growing influence of AI on science and academic publishing, alongside concerns around research integrity, peer review and authorship. We also look at new insights into memory, learning and the brain, diagnostic uncertainty in healthcare, and what citation counts really tell us about research impact. Plus, we share upcoming healthcare and life sciences events and thought-provoking titbits spanning AI, medical ethics, social media and extreme heat.
This week’s newsletter explores some of the biggest conversations shaping science, healthcare and academic publishing. We look at the growing influence of AI on research and medical writing, alongside the challenges surrounding open access, peer review, conflicts of interest and trust in scientific publishing. We also explore the science behind music and productivity, share a selection of upcoming healthcare and life sciences events, and round things off with fascinating titbits spanning ancient manuscripts, AI-powered translation, focus and everyday health.
This weeks newsletter explores the changing landscape of science, healthcare and communication, with a strong focus on how technology is reshaping research and practice. Highlights include new reporting guidance, the effects of stress on cognitive performance, how the brain develops automatic skills, the reliability of health information on YouTube, and the growing influence—and accountability—of AI in science and medicine. We also look at innovative approaches to communicating research, the power of storytelling, the importance of learning from failure, and the need for stronger communication training in science. Our Last Page considers the provocative question of what AI-driven book destruction could mean for our intellectual heritage, alongside upcoming events and a selection of fascinating scientific and historical titbits.
This edition explores the changing landscape of science communication, medical writing and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on credibility, inclusivity and the continuing importance of human judgement. We look at research into how scientific expertise shapes trust, new approaches to interpretable and less biased medical AI, the role of storytelling and writing in wellbeing, and how scientists communicate and engage with different audiences. Elsewhere, we consider AI’s impact on jobs, creativity and energy use, developments in brain–computer interfaces, and even why some of us still prefer pen and paper. Plus, we round up upcoming healthcare and life sciences events and our latest selection of thought-provoking titbits.