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A New Journal Wants to Study Science Itself

June 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Science does not just produce knowledge. It also produces systems: journals, peer review, publishing incentives, research careers, and norms about what counts as “good” evidence. A new journal, the Journal of Research on Research (J·ROR), is being built to study those systems directly. Its founding editorial explains that the journal grew out of tensions within […]

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A New Journal Wants to Study Science Itself

Science does not just produce knowledge. It also produces systems: journals, peer review, publishing incentives, research careers, and norms about what counts as “good” evidence. A new journal, the Journal of Research on Research (J·ROR), is being built to study those systems directly. Its founding editorial explains that the journal grew out of tensions within […]

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Health

How Exercise, Tech, and Early Interventions Enhance Health and Longevity

In this week’s roundup, researchers explore the links among physical activity, personalized treatments, chronic disease management, and technology-driven health support. From boosting workout intensity to enhancing brain function to novel rehab approaches for knee osteoarthritis, these findings highlight promising ways to improve wellness and quality of life for diverse populations. Plus, cutting-edge environmental modeling and […]

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Psychology

Cracking the Code of Extreme Response Styles

Could the way people answer surveys be undermining important research? A recent study suggests that a common bias known as extreme response style (ERS) might do just that. ERS is when people tend to choose the most extreme options on a scale—think always selecting ‘strongly agree’ or ‘strongly disagree.’ This behavior can twist results in […]

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Math

WHiAR-Net: The Future of Time Series Forecasting

Picture yourself managing a dynamic energy grid or tracking climate change; precise forecasting can spell the difference between efficiency and utter chaos. But how exactly do we predict the unpredictable, especially when it involves non-stationary data with complex patterns? Enter WHiAR-Net, a new hope for accurate time-series forecasting. The Challenge of Forecasting Time series data—such […]

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Physics

Quantum Clocks and Gravity: Implications for Time and Technology

As we advance deeper into the realms of quantum physics and relativity, one of the most intriguing intersections arises between quantum clocks and gravity. The exploration of how these two concepts interact not only challenges our perceptions of time but also offers groundbreaking insights that may reshape our understanding of the universe. Understanding Quantum Clocks […]

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Economics

Urban Commons: Rethinking City’s Shared Spaces

Mention ‘urban commons,’ and you’re likely to conjure up images of bustling city parks, community gardens, or vibrant public squares filled with the murmur of daily life. But what truly governs these shared spaces that bring communities together? It’s a question that sends us down a path of exploration. How do urban communities self-organize to […]

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