Traditionally, journal articles have stayed behind paywalls, making access to those who do not subscribe or pay challenging. Until now, publishers have collected hefty subscription fees from libraries to allow their readers access to the articles. There is a push ...

What unites a Venezuelan computer scientist, a Swiss engineer, an Israeli professor and a American 'mad scientist'? The open access movement, of course. In September, twelve European nations and two charities announced their intention to make all science research they fund ...