The real issue is whether publishers of scientific journals should retroactively apply contemporary standards regarding duplicate publication or self-plagiarism to historical papers. The journal publishing norms in the early 20th century were substantially different. The emphasis was on achieving the widest dissemination of knowledge across a fragmented scientific community separated by language and geographical distance,…
Street View: ground your worlds in real places When creating imaginative worlds in Project Genie, you can now also base them on real places. Just tap the Maps pin to choose a place in the U.S. and optionally select a style for your world, like “Desert Sands” or “Stone Age.” Then, describe your character —…
Whitebalance.space | E+ | Getty Images America’s “protein-maxxing” obsession is stressing the dairy industry. Whey protein concentrate, once considered a cheap byproduct of the cheese manufacturing process, has become one of the most in-demand ingredients in the American diet. The surge is creating nationwide shortages, with some suppliers sold out for the latter half of…
Last week, we asked you what device you use for gaming. And since we’re a smartphone-focused site, we’re not surprised to see that the smartphone option emerged as the top result. A few of these rankings are a little surprising, though. We were expecting either PC or Console to claim the #2 spot – instead…
Coffee Talk started out as a slice-of-life visual novel casting you as a night-shift barista serving Seattle’s uniquely magical residents, from elves to vampires to succubi, hearing out and advising their whims and woes over steaming cups. Its strength was not just in the individual lines of dialogue spouting from these monsters (affectionate), but also…
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Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Solar savings depend heavily on location. Solar panels can cause burns, shock, or death. Plug-in solar needs a battery during power cuts. Renewable energy is a topic that seems to be mired in a fog of war of myths and…
Fans of classic Sherlock Holmes stories and a good mystery might enjoy checking out an historical procedural show with a unique setting and premise. It’s the still relatively unknown period crime drama, Vienna Blood. Based on the Liebermann novels by Frank Tallis, Vienna Blood features a compelling cast and an extraordinary setting, making the highly…
For some people, the ice in a beverage is almost as important as the drink itself. That’s the audience Govee had in mind when designing its latest ice maker, the GoveeLife Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro. This $500 premium smart home gadget is aimed at those who crave what’s called “the good ice,” the soft, chewable…
