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Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 15:31

New lenses allow colorblind to see brilliant color

By Alex Greer

Red/green colorblindness is a genetic, X-linked trait that affects upward of 7 percent of the male population in the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 15:24

Stitch Fix: an easy way for busy women in science to get a style fix in the New Year

By Alex Greer

Scientists often view fashion as a frivolous concern, but studies indicate that a person’s attire can significantly influence self-confidence.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 16:56

Special Report: The Open Access Movement

By Alex Greer

For scientists around the world, the open access movement has radically changed how journal articles are read and distributed by offering an alternative to the dominant subscription-based access model.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 14:29

Open Access Inspires New Publishing Models

By Alex Greer

This series explores the impact of open access journals on the scientific publishing industry. In this final installment, we look at how the industry's shifting fee structure is hurting scientists.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 11:11

Scientific Publishing In The Era of Open Access

By Alex Greer

This series explores the impact of open access journals on the scientific publishing industry. In this installment, we examine the publishing industry’s response to the growing popularity of open access journals.

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