Spreading the word

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the way that scientists do and publish their research, with particular attention paid to the impact that the Internet has had on this process. It is noted that the Internet has led to a revolution in the publishing of scientific research, but it is noted that this does not nor should not mean the end for paper journals, which at the very least serve a valuable purpose as archivable back-ups for electronic records that could be lost.

Scholarly periodicals, Scholarly publishing, Influence, Electronic publishing, Electronic publication

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The other side of borderless

Article Abstract:

CompuServe Inc.'s blocking of access to Internet material in response to Germany's laws illustrates how some governments can extend their control of people's lives to other countries through the Internet.

Online services, Internet services, Freedom of speech, International aspects, Freedom of information, Censorship, Access control (Computers), Computer access control

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Interesting research

Article Abstract:

Funding basic research is a necessary activity, despite the small economic returns it brings. Basic research allows for the discovery of new concepts which may have untold applications in the future.

Economic aspects, Research, Science, Culture, Science and civilization

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