Summary A new study from Bangor University explores the ‘transparency paradox’, where being transparent about uncomfortable scientific truths might actually lead to a decrease in public trust. The philosopher Byron…
Google has decided against the complete shutdown of the goo.gl link shortening service, which was initially slated for August 25, 2025. Instead, only inactive links since late 2024 will be…
Atlassian recently laid off 150 employees through a pre-recorded video message from CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. The terminations predominantly affected the company’s European workforce. Although the company stated that the layoffs…
Summary India is cracking down on universities with a high number of paper retractions, the first time an institutional ranking system has introduced such penalties. This move aims to tackle…
Content Summary In a recent emergency filing, Google disclosed it has just 14 days to implement significant changes to its Google Play app store and its dealings with device manufacturers,…
Longtime Slashdot reader Mr_Blank shares a report noting that General Motors mandates owners install any available over-the-air (OTA) updates within 45 days. Failure to comply means they won’t cover damages…
Google has been ordered to make significant changes to its Google Play app store within 14 days, following a court ruling in the Epic Games antitrust lawsuit. This ruling requires…
India To Penalize Universities With Too Many Retractions The Indian government plans to implement penalties for universities with excessive research paper retractions. This move aims to combat the alarming increase…
Lying Increases Trust In Science, Study Finds A study from Bangor University introduces the “transparency paradox”, revealing that being transparent about science can actually reduce public trust. While good news…
India To Penalize Universities With Too Many Retractions India is set to penalise universities whose researchers have a high number of paper retractions, marking a significant move in academic accountability.…
