Press releases

Collective Pathway to Open Publishing will support authors to publish OA using a combination of funding sources A new Taylor & Francis pilot aims to support open access (OA) publishing using a combination of existing funding sources, enabling authors of every article type to choose OA at no cost. Collective Pathway to Open Publishing (CPOP) […]

The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) today publishes Advancing Translational Research (HEPI Policy Note 57) with a foreword from Baroness (Margaret) Hodge of Barking. The authors, Lan Murdock, Senior Corporate Communications Manager at Taylor & Francis, and Rose Stephenson, Director of Policy and Advocacy at HEPI, examine the role of translational research in bridging the […]

Advancing Accessibility in Publishing Taylor & Francis has strengthened its ongoing commitment to accessibility by joining the DAISY Consortium’s Inclusive Publishing Partner program, an initiative supporting organizations around the world to produce content that is accessible to all. Members of this initiative share the vision of a world in which people have equal access to […]

Medical Devices Zone to provide trusted source of knowledge for medical device users, clinicians and patients Taylor & Francis has announced the launch of a free digital hub, providing the medical devices community with news, research developments and insights, all in one place. Medical Devices Zone brings together a diverse range of eBooks, reports, interviews […]

First books in Ask the Experts series from Routledge and the British Psychological Society cover exam anxiety, dementia, and social media habits The British Psychological Society (BPS) and Routledge have announced the launch of a unique book series in which expert psychologists provide clear advice on the topics that matter to our everyday lives. Each […]

Taylor & Francis introduces one of the first guides tailored to patient authors. As part of its commitment to inclusive and patient-centered research, Taylor & Francis has launched a new resource aimed at empowering patients to actively contribute to medical research publications. Guidance for Patient Authors offers clear, step-by-step instructions and resources to help patients […]

Collaboration between libraries and publishers accelerating access to the work of African scholars The work of researchers in Africa is experiencing increased international reach, supported by new open access (OA) partnerships between research libraries and publishers. Recent forums in South Africa have highlighted the importance of this cooperation for the continued growth and impact of […]

Taylor & Francis – one of the world’s largest research publishers – and DataSeer – an AI solution provider for open science – are excited to announce two parallel pilot projects to address the practical challenges of open research implementation: A joint proof-of-concept pilot project aimed at improving the accuracy and speed of editorial data-sharing checks […]

Taylor & Francis has today announced its first Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot, one of several innovative options it is trialing to accelerate open access (OA) publishing. S2O enables a journal’s subscribers to support its conversion to OA, making new articles available to readers everywhere. Taylor & Francis is inviting existing subscribers of the participating […]

New Temporary Alert Added to Journal Articles Under Investigation by Taylor & Francis’ Publishing Ethics & Research Integrity Team Readers will get earlier notification when there are concerns about the publishing ethics or research integrity of a journal article, through a new Taylor & Francis Online feature. A temporary message will appear on selected papers […]

Memorandum of understanding signed for four-year agreement that will empower more UC authors to share their scholarship openly with the world The University of California (UC) and Taylor & Francis today announced a memorandum of understanding for a four-year read and publish agreement that will make it easier and more affordable for UC researchers to […]

Backlist book access for institutions supporting new collections on key global issues. Taylor & Francis has launched the second year of Pledge to Open, its collaborative funding initiative for open access (OA) books, with additional benefits for pledging institutions. Following the success of the pilot phase, organizations are invited to support seven new book collections […]

Critical Insights Series from Taylor & Francis will Offer Researchers High Quality Editorial Support Taylor & Francis has announced the launch of a new series of selective, forward-thinking open access journals which will present diverse perspectives on the complex issues facing our world. Each Critical Insights title is led by recognized experts in the field […]

First Year of Taylor & Francis’ Pledge to Open Initiative Supported by Large and Small Institutions Around the World Twenty-six new books are being published open access (OA) at the end of the first year of Taylor & Francis’ collaborative funding pilot, Pledge to Open. Each OA title tackles a key global challenge, including climate […]

Journal of Psychology and AI will be published by Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis has announced the launch of the Journal of Psychology and AI, an open access journal that aims to foster dialogue between technologists developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems and psychology researchers exploring human behavior, cognitions, and emotions. As AI technology becomes […]

As the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in research and writing continues to evolve, Taylor & Francis has issued the latest iteration of its policy on the application of AI tools. The policy aims to promote ethical and transparent use of AI, while addressing the risks and challenges it can pose for research publishing. […]

Routledge to Co-Publish Two Book Series for HKU’s Comparative Education Research Centre. Routledge and The University of Hong Kong’s Comparative Education Research Centre (CERC) have announced a new partnership for two established book series. The leading education publisher will now co-publish both the CERC Studies in Comparative Education and CERC Monograph series, supporting the global […]

New Read & Publish Deal will Support Unicamp Researchers to Choose Open Access. Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), one of Latin America’s leading institutions, has announced a new partnership with Taylor & Francis to increase the global reach and impact of its research through open access (OA) publishing. Unicamp’s first transformative agreement is a significant […]

Penny Ladkin-Brand joins the Informa Leadership Team as the Chief Executive of Taylor & Francis. She brings considerable growth-oriented leadership experience in specialist publishing, digital acceleration and the development of online platforms. Penny is currently Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at Future plc, having previously been Commercial Director at Autotrader Plc. Penny joined Future in […]

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the first and foremost comprehensive university in UAE, and international research publisher Taylor & Francis have announced a new three-year transformative agreement. Researchers at UAEU can now choose open access (OA) in over 2,500 journals, boosting the potential reach and impact of their work. The new read and publish agreement, […]

Taylor & Francis has announced the appointment of Emily McElroy as VP of Academic Relations. In this newly created position, McElroy will deepen Taylor & Francis’ partnerships with academic libraries and institutions across the Americas. Emily McElroy brings a wealth of experience from roles at research libraries and associations over 25 years, including in senior […]

Rowan authors now benefit from zero-cost open access publishing and unrestricted access to Taylor and Francis’ Social Sciences and Humanities Library. Rowan University, the fourth fastest-growing public research institution in the USA, and Taylor & Francis, a leading international publisher, have announced a new, three-year, ‘read & publish’ agreement. The partnership increases access to the […]

Supporting Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries’ mission to promote equal access to information for all, a new transformative agreement will allow MSU researchers to publish open access (OA) articles at no cost to them in 2,500 Taylor & Francis and Routledge journals. The three-year read-and-publish agreement ensures faculty and students have continued read-access to all […]

VeriXiv Supports Gates-Funded Researchers to Comply with Refreshed Open Access Policy F1000 and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced plans to launch a new verified preprint platform that will enable the rapid availability of new findings and promote research integrity. VeriXiv [pronounced very-kive] will support researchers in complying with the Gates Foundation’s refreshed […]

PeerJ has announced a new partnership with Agorà – Società Italiana Di Medicina ad Indirizzo Estetico/Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine – to develop and launch an Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine Hub. The Hub will serve as a dynamic platform for researchers and practitioners in the growing field of aesthetic and regenerative medicine. Through this partnership, […]

First Transformative Agreement for Taylor & Francis in Sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia will be supported to publish open access (OA) articles in over 2,100 journals through a three-year agreement reached by the South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLiC) and Taylor & Francis. Researchers will also benefit from extended […]

Two-Year Transformative Agreement Offers More Publishing Options to Researchers at UK Universities. Jisc and leading publisher Taylor & Francis have renewed an open research (OR) agreement offering significantly more publishing options for researchers. Building on the previous transformative agreement (TA), which supported thousands of UK researchers to publish open access (OA), the ‘Taylor & Francis […]

Leading research publisher Taylor & Francis has announced the addition of PeerJ, a pioneer in broad-scope open access (OA) journals. PeerJ is best known for its multidisciplinary flagship title PeerJ Life & Environment serving the Biological, Medical and Environmental Sciences and PeerJ Computer Science (covering all areas of computer science, including AI, quantum, and robotics). […]

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Taylor & Francis, a world-renowned academic publisher, today announced a significant expansion of their Journal Home partnership, doubling coverage from 200 to 400 journals in 2024. The expanded partnership includes all open-access journals and platforms published by Taylor & Francis, including titles published under imprints Routledge, Dove, and […]

Partnership Will Also Provide Vanderbilt Researchers With a Significantly Expanded Range of Humanities and Social Sciences Journals. Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and Taylor & Francis, one of the world’s leading academic publishers, have signed a new three-year read-and-publish agreement that expands the breadth of journals available to Vanderbilt researchers and enhances the […]

New Agreement with The Wikipedia Library Allows Volunteer Editors to Use the Latest Peer-Reviewed Research to Enhance the Quality and Reliability of Wikipedia Articles. The work of Wikipedia’s volunteer editors has been given a significant boost with the announcement they now have free access to all Taylor & Francis and Routledge journals. Through The Wikipedia […]

First Taylor & Francis Transformative Agreement in Southeast Asia Researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand will be supported to publish open access (OA) journal articles through a new ‘read & publish’ partnership with Taylor & Francis. The three-year deal is Taylor & Francis’ first transformative agreement in Southeast Asia. Corresponding authors at the leading Thai […]

Taylor & Francis has announced its support for an initiative to boost researcher confidence in open access (OA) books and promote better understanding of the role of peer review. Peer Review Information Service for Monographs (PRISM) provides a standardized way for publishers to present information about the peer review processes for their titles on the […]

Researchers will experience streamlined access to cited articles with the addition of GetFTR (Get Full Text Research) to the references sections of Taylor & Francis journals. The integrated GetFTR indicator enables users to see at a glance which cited articles are available to read next, with smart links for direct access. GetFTR icons signpost researchers […]

AMSA becomes affiliate partner of new-launch Journal of Health Equity. The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and Taylor & Francis have announced a partnership to inform and inspire tomorrow’s physicians and support the Association’s equitable healthcare vision. Experts at the leading research publisher will provide AMSA members with a range of training opportunities on key […]

Taylor & Francis’ Support for Scientific and Medical Communities Expanded with Journals, Digital Hubs and Publishing Solutions Knowledge services provider Taylor & Francis has today announced the addition of Future Science Group (FSG), publisher of medical, biotechnological and scientific research. As well as bringing a portfolio of cutting-edge journals and digital hubs, FSG’s leading publishing […]

Collaboration between the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) and Taylor & Francis (T&F) to make more books in Education open access catapulted readership six-fold in the partnership’s first year. The NCME Applications of Educational Measurement and Assessment series, available here, provides definitive research, theory, and applied insights in educational measurement, assessment, testing, and […]

Publisher Trials New Process as Part of STM’s Integrity Hub. Taylor & Francis has announced its participation in the launch of a tool to identify duplicate submissions to academic journals. The new workflow, part of STM’s Integrity Hub, will alert participating publishers to suspected duplicate submissions whilst upholding robust confidentiality and privacy standards. Duplicate submission, […]

Ahead of COP28, more than 40 Taylor & Francis journals are publishing a new editorial arguing that it is a dangerous mistake to treat the climate and nature crises as if they were separate challenges. World leaders must consider climate change and biodiversity loss as parts of the same complex problem to be tackled together, […]

National Deal Will Significantly Accelerate OA Publications in Humanities and Social Sciences Researchers in Germany will see a major boost to the reach and impact of their work as they join authors in other European countries benefitting from Taylor & Francis open access (OA) agreements. A German library negotiation team under the umbrella of Forum […]

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and Taylor & Francis, a world-renowned academic publisher, today announced a new partnership, with 200 Taylor & Francis journals now available for researchers to discover on ResearchGate. All 200 titles will benefit from enhanced visibility and engagement through ResearchGate’s innovative Journal Home offering. Each journal will have a dedicated […]

F1000 is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a second contract for the on-going technology and publishing services for Open Research Europe (ORE), the European Commission’s Open Research publishing venue for Horizon funded research and other eligible EC research programs all subject areas. F1000, which is part of Taylor & Francis group, was […]

New Communication & Media Studies Network Also Offers Time-Saving Transfer Service Having an article rejected is a fact of academic life but a new journal network launched by Taylor & Francis aims to make that a more positive experience for researchers in Communication and Media Studies. Very often, articles are rejected not because of concerns […]

Editors Highlight 12 OA Books That Have Impacted Policy, Practice and Public Awareness Taylor & Francis is marking an open access (OA) milestone with a showcase of ‘must read’ books and chapters highlighting the role of OA in driving progress on global issues. Negotiating Bioethics became the first fully open access Taylor & Francis book […]

Patients, policymakers, caregivers and primary care physicians can now keep up to date with the latest medical articles through clear, jargon-free summaries. Launched by Taylor & Francis, Plain Language Summaries of Publications (PLSPs) are peer reviewed, open access articles written for non-specialist readers, so everyone can benefit from new research findings. Many Taylor & Francis […]

‘Pledge to Open’ Aims to Publish 70 Open Access Books on Global Issues Through Innovative Collective Funding Pilot Taylor & Francis announces a new international collective funding pilot, Pledge to Open, which aims to publish 70 open access (OA) books on a broad range of global issues, including climate change, mental health, women’s rights, and […]

As part of this year’s UK Evidence Week, the Taylor & Francis Policy Team met with Members of Parliament, Peers, and parliamentary staff, to present a framework for making research more usable for policymakers and supportive of evidence-informed policy. Parliamentarians were introduced to the recommendations of a recent policy note, written with the Higher Education […]

Taylor & Francis has taken a significant step in reducing unnecessary plastic use with the introduction of paperwrap for journal print copies mailed in the UK. Paperwrap, a relatively new packaging technology, has become more common in recent years, but is typically most suited to publications with very high print runs. Taylor & Francis’ Global […]

Six-Fold Increase in OA Articles by HSS Researchers at Participating UK Institutions. The power of transformative agreements (TAs) to drive the transition to open access (OA), especially in the Humanities and Social Sciences, is revealed in a new report published by Taylor & Francis. Accelerating open access in the UK explores in detail the first […]

Marking a milestone in its role as a leading open access (OA) book publisher, Taylor & Francis has announced Technology and Sustainable Development: The Promise and Pitfalls of Techno-Solutionism as its 1,500th OA book. Reflecting the crucial role for open access in making relevant research available to readers outside of academia, Technology and Sustainable Development […]

Update Report Explores Results of ScienceDirect Syndication Pilot. A new report provides insights into a pilot initiative by leading research publishers, including Taylor & Francis, to syndicate journal articles to the ScienceDirect platform. Since January 2022, Taylor & Francis, American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Wiley have made selected Organic Chemistry and […]

More Particle Physics Researchers Supported to Publish OA as Taylor & Francis Confirms Continued Participation in SCOAP3 for Books. Last year, more people in more places read a range of Taylor & Francis high-energy physics books thanks to an innovative crowd-funded open access (OA) initiative. Taylor & Francis has confirmed it will continue to be […]

Taylor & Francis has announced the completion of an extensive testing and development program to ensure its eBooks website (TaylorFrancis.com) is fully inclusive. The international research publisher’s platform has achieved the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommendations at a high level (AA), confirming it meets the requirements of users with a disability. Taylor & Francis […]

Joint Initiative by Academic Publishers is a Significant Step Forward in Protecting Research Integrity and Publishing Ethics. A sophisticated new tool has been developed to tackle one of the biggest challenges to the integrity of published research: paper mills. Supported by Taylor & Francis and a range of scholarly publishers, STM’s new Paper Mill Detection […]

Taylor & Francis has signaled its ongoing commitment to making a positive difference to communities around the world, by joining the Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) Network, a forum that helps organizations effectively measure and manage their social impact. Last year Taylor & Francis provided free or heavily discounted products and services, worth over £3 […]

Initiative Enables Researchers in Disciplines and Regions with Limited Open Access Publishing Support to Join Taylor & Francis’ Leading OA Books Program Taylor & Francis is delighted to announce the results of Knowledge Unlatched (KU) 2023, with support pledged to convert over 50 book titles to open access (OA). Titles to benefit from this support […]

The American Nuclear Society’s (ANS) open research publishing venue Nuclear Science and Technology Open Research (NSTOR), in partnership with open research publisher F1000 (a subsidiary of Taylor & Francis), officially opened for submissions today. Speaking of the launch, ANS’ Executive Director/CEO, Craig Piercy, said: “We are thrilled to see NSTOR launch today. Open research is […]

Taylor & Francis (T&F) recently announced that its Advanced Learning division acquired Stylus Publishing, a U.S.-based independent publisher specializing in Education and Teaching in Higher Education. T&F’s Advanced Learning Routledge imprint, the world’s leading publisher of academic books, journals and online resources in Humanities and Social Sciences, will take over Stylus Publishing’s nearly 600 backlist […]

Elevate Series Combines Service, Speed and Quality Researchers looking to share their work openly and at pace have an exciting new publishing option that delivers on reach, impact and value. Launched by Taylor & Francis, the Elevate Series of broad-scope open access journals offers a fast, streamlined experience and full support in navigating the publication […]

European Journal of Higher Education will Publish Reviewer Reports in One-Year Trial to Demonstrate the Rigor of its Peer Review Process. The quality and integrity of peer review in Higher Education research has been put firmly in the spotlight by the European Journal of Higher Education (EJHE), published by Taylor & Francis. All articles submitted […]

First Transformative Agreement for Taylor & Francis in Italy Supports Researchers at Biomedical Institutions to Publish Open Access Bibliosan, the Italian network of biomedical research libraries, and Taylor & Francis have announced a new three-year open access agreement which will significantly extend the reach and impact of research at the 70 participating institutions. Under the […]

Now available: expanded guidance on AI application for authors, editors and reviewers   The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research and writing is an evolving practice. AI-based tools and technologies include but are not limited to large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and chatbots (for example, ChatGPT). Below we restate our guidance on […]

New journal strengthens publisher’s and scholarly association’s Communication Studies portfolios while addressing calls for greater inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in scholarship; call for papers underway. Taylor & Francis (T&F), a global leader in academic publishing, and National Communication Association (NCA) are announcing the launch of a new journal, Communication and Race, adding even more […]

Open Pharma and Taylor & Francis are delighted to announce that Taylor & Francis has become the latest official Supporter of the Open Pharma initiative. Open Pharma aims to drive positive change in the communication of research funded by the pharmaceutical industry, with workstreams focused on improving the transparency, accountability, accessibility and discoverability of published […]

Corresponding Authors Based at Tokyo Tech Supported to Choose Open Access Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Taylor & Francis have announced a new three-year transformative partnership to increase the publication of open access (OA) articles by researchers at the leading science and technology institution. Under the agreement, articles with a corresponding author based […]

Taylor & Francis (T&F) today announced an ongoing Call for Papers in Environmental Sciences as a call to action for critical scientific research from authors to save the planet. “Taylor & Francis is distinguished in the scholarly publishing industry by partnering with researchers to accelerate and apply their knowledge to improve humanity and human progress,” […]

Taylor & Francis, one of the world’s largest publishers of academic books and journals, has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to accessibility by signing the Accessible Books Consortium (ABC) and Publishing Accessibility Action Group UK (PAAG) charters. The objective of the ABC Charter for Accessible Publishing is “to make e-books accessible to all” by asking publishers […]

In a new HEPI Policy Note, Why open access is not enough: Spreading the benefits of research (HEPI Policy Note 42), Victoria Gardner, Director of Policy at Taylor & Francis, and Dr Laura Brassington, Policy Manager at HEPI, ask how to make academic research accessible to different audiences. Open access (OA), under which research is […]

Member Libraries Invited To Opt In to the Read & Publish Deal The Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE) and Taylor & Francis have announced a new transformative agreement to increase open access (OA) publication of Japanese research. Researchers at Japanese institutions participating in the agreement will be able to publish OA […]

Bojan Baća, Fernando Casal Bértoa, and Ọlásopé Oyèdìjí Oyèláràn Recognized for Significant Contribution to Understanding of ‘Areas’ in Inaugural Impact and Interdisciplinarity Awards Three Area Studies researchers have been praised for the quality and significance of their work in the first annual Routledge Area Studies Impact and Interdisciplinarity Awards, from a field of applications which […]

Black Histories: Dialogues is a Unique Platform for British and International Research on the Histories of the Peoples of African Descent Academic publisher Routledge (Taylor & Francis) has announced the launch of Black Histories: Dialogues. This new peer-reviewed journal provides a unique forum for multi-disciplinary research of the histories of people of African descent, with […]

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and Taylor & Francis are pleased to announce today Taylor & Francis’ acquisition of the Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) journal from ASM. ASM is one of the oldest and largest single life science membership societies in the world. The editorial and financial transactions were completed at the end […]

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced a policy update requiring all grant applicants to submit a data management and sharing plan (DMSP) with their applications, aligning with subsequent guidance from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released in late August 2022, ensuring […]

New CDRI-Sponsored Open Access Special Issue of Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Launched at COP27 Leading knowledge services provider Taylor & Francis has announced it is partnering with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) to deliver a program of services designed to reach expert communities. This will enable CDRI to innovate and demonstrate evidence-based approaches […]

An Enhanced Partnership Between The Wikipedia Library and Taylor & Francis Helps Editors of the Online Encyclopedia Cite the Latest Relevant Research. The Wikipedia Library and leading academic publisher Taylor & Francis today announced a renewed partnership, providing active Wikipedia editors automatic access to the journal articles they need. Volunteer Wikipedia editors who maintain the […]

Member of Parliament for Wantage and Didcot Discusses the Impact of Research and the Role of UK Publishers with Leading Knowledge Services Provider. David Johnston OBE, Member of Parliament for Wantage and Didcot, visited Taylor & Francis, to explore how published research can inform policy in key areas such as education, climate change and infrastructure. […]

Taylor & Francis has announced it is trialing the Research Quality Evaluation Service from Research Square to help find qualified peer reviewers more quickly. With growing numbers of article submissions and increasing competing demands on researchers, finding suitable reviewers in a timely manner is recognized as a significant challenge across scholarly publishing. This can delay […]

New Partnership will Boost Open Access Publication of Research from Australia and New Zealand The Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) and Taylor & Francis have signed a new transformative agreement which combines read access to journals with open access (OA) publication of research from participating institutions. Under the three-year partnership, beginning January 2023, researchers […]

The Charleston Conference, an annual and globally prestigious, gathering of librarians, publishers, researchers and resource managers in historic Charleston, S.C., is back after two years of virtual events due to the pandemic. Excitement is running high, with the live event scheduled from Nov. 1 – 4 and thousands expected to attend—including teams and individuals from […]

At Taylor & Francis, we extend our support to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for its aims to make all federally funded research and subsequent data publicly available as soon as it has been published. We share OSTP’s belief that open research is the best way to amplify and communicate […]

Academic publisher Taylor & Francis today launched a Monkeypox Hub and journal article collection. These new resources will help scientists, practitioners, and members of the public find the trusted, peer-reviewed research they need to understand every aspect of the current outbreak. The World Health Organization declared the 2022 monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of […]

Taylor & Francis has announced the beginning of a 6-month pilot of Proofig image integrity software, as part of an ongoing program to prevent image duplication and manipulation in academic journal articles. Image duplication or manipulation is a serious form of misconduct which involves inappropriately duplicating, manipulating, or fabricating images. Even where image duplication has […]

Making the deal the first of its kind for Taylor & Francis in the western United States, the academic publisher announced today that it recently signed a three-year transformative agreement with Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Montana. MSU faculty, staff, and students will have unrestricted access to content published during the contract period beginning […]

Books published by Taylor & Francis have been certified as born accessible by Benetech, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to increasing equity and access to education and information. All new Taylor & Francis publications are available as EPUB files, a format that is considered the most accessible for on-screen reading. Benetech’s accessibility and content quality […]

Interest in open access is on the rise for American higher education faculty aged 22 to 44, while the journal’s Impact Factor continues to diminish in importance for most faculty, according to results announced today from Ithaka S+R’s U.S. Faculty Survey 2021, aided by sponsorship from academic publisher Taylor & Francis. “Taylor & Francis is […]

The British Psychological Society (BPS), the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK, and leading psychology publisher Routledge have announced a new partnership which will see the launch of at least six book series in their new joint book program. With more than ten titles released each year, these series will introduce up-to-date, […]

Alex Robinson has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer for Taylor & Francis, effective 8 August 2022. Alex will report to CEO Annie Callanan and will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Alex brings a wealth of experience as a leader in academic publishing. He has successfully led diverse sales and marketing teams […]

At a virtual session hosted by Taylor & Francis in partnership with Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBCDSAI) at IIT Madras and INDIAai, representatives from academia and industry discussed the need for inclusion and diversity in AI and emerging technologies. Leading voices from research, academia, and industry today echoed the need […]

WeChat users who submit their research to over 1,000 Taylor & Francis journals will now receive regular status updates on their manuscripts. Using the Charlesworth Gateway, a proprietary technology platform of the Charlesworth Group, this new feature ensures researchers always know which stage of the submission and review process their articles have reached. WeChat has […]

Taylor & Francis Group is one of the organizations supporting a new ORCID initiative that will improve the visibility of more researchers and reduce the administrative burden for their institutions. The Global Participation Fund (GPF) will provide grants for community outreach and technical integration in parts of the world currently underrepresented in ORCID participation. ORCID […]

Open for submissions from 14th April 2022 The much-anticipated new Routledge Open Research platform has now officially launched and is open for submissions. The open research publishing platform is the first to offer authors across the Arts, Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences a dedicated, interdisciplinary venue to disseminate a wide range of outputs fully open […]

Taylor & Francis Group is pleased to announce a publishing partnership with the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI).   The aim is that BRSI members promote their biotechnology research to a wider audience by publishing via Taylor & Francis Group global publications. Under the terms of the partnership, the BRSI will recommend prospective authors from its […]

All of us at Taylor & Francis are shocked and saddened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We condemn the breach of international law, the needless destruction, and the loss of life for both the Ukrainian and Russian people, and call for an immediate cease-fire to protect civilians. We are especially concerned for the authors […]

Today, the AXA Research Fund announces the launch of its own publishing hub with F1000, part of Taylor & Francis. The hub is hosted on F1000’s own platform, F1000Research, and adopts its pioneering approach to open research publishing. Supporting the AXA Research Fund’s purpose to accelerate science, the AXA Research Fund Gateway will enable all […]

Taylor & Francis and The Conversation Africa announce a renewal of their partnership to facilitate African researchers in increasing public engagement with their work and expertise. By acting as a Funding Partner, Taylor & Francis will work with The Conversation Africa to highlight essential African research and offer Taylor & Francis authors, journal editors, and […]

Taylor & Francis Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacy Scott as the organization’s first Accessibility Officer. Stacy Scott has been professionally involved in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education sector for almost fifteen years. She began her career in this space as a University advisor, and followed with a position […]

Discover the new Gateway on F1000Research, offering Latin American research communities the opportunity to publish in a forum with international visibility and in accordance with the principles of open science. GDC Difusión Científica has partnered with open research publisher F1000 to create a dedicated open research publishing hub, GDC Open Research in Latin America. This […]

Over the last week, there has been much debate about the Accelerated Publication service offered by Taylor & Francis. This statement is to clarify some of the comments that have been made about this service, and correct any misunderstandings. Taylor & Francis has offered Accelerated Publication for a small list of Biomedical Journals for over […]

Over 1,000 researchers, librarians, and other members of the academic community have joined Taylor & Francis’ new program focusing on well-being when writing. The Knowledge Retreat offers free access to practical advice from academic experts on self-care, focus, and inspiration when writing. In what is believed to be a first of its kind, the two-week […]

Taylor & Francis has partnered with Hakkani Publishers of Bangladesh to publish ‘Secret Documents of Intelligence Branch on Father of the Nation, Bangladesh: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’. Edited by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s daughter, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, ‘Secret Documents’ consists of 14 volumes of declassified records kept by the Pakistan Intelligence […]

New Study Uses Data of More Than a Million Children Bucking conventionality, boys in Norway are making early gains in reading English as a second language and even outperforming girls at age 10 and 13 – a new study of more than one million students suggests. Publishing their findings in the peer-reviewed journal Assessment in […]

White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and computer science, according to a new study. The identities of famous people contribute a lot to stereotypes in their respective domains. Prominent public figures can easily become influential to young people. But are these role models effective for creating a […]

Newly-Established Link Could Open Doors For New Treatments Of Aortic Stenosis – Which Effects 2% Of Over 65s Worldwide  A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world’s most common heart valve disease – aortic stenosis (AS).    Published today […]

The findings, which were published in the Journal of American College Health, uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender minorities. This population includes those who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+), non-binary or gender non-conforming, […]

Internet sensation: the popularity of the caracal (see pictured) has helped conservation efforts Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication that is due to be part of a special issue titled ‘Affective Encounters: Storying in South African Ecological […]

Responses from 34,000 people across the US suggests staying home is the new ‘going out’ Compared with just before the Covid-19 pandemic, people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home, behaviour that researchers say is a lasting consequence of the pandemic. A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal […]

In their peer-reviewed work, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson present five new ways of proving Pythagoras’ Theorem via trigonometry They also detail a new method for finding proofs that yield at least five more In 2022, U.S. high school students Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson astonished teachers when they discovered a new way to prove […]

Teaching needs to be made more attractive to a wider pool of graduates to tackle shortages in the profession, according to new international research comparing 18 countries. The worldwide comparison led by Durham University shows that the level of pay relative to other graduate professions, lack of resources and poor student behaviour all play a […]

Cutting-edge AI-powered model outperforms existing methods in predicting outcomes for deceased-donor kidney transplants    A new advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tool, developed by renal doctors internationally, represents a significant step forward in predicting and potentially improving outcomes for UK kidney transplant patients.  For patients with late-stage renal failure, a kidney transplant can be life-changing, offering […]

Pupils in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation.   This is according to a new study by Durham University which analysed data on 2.5 million Year 6 pupils across four school years from 2014-2019.   The […]

New research highlights the precarious status of one of Madagascar’s most threatened amphibians, the harlequin mantella (Mantella cowanii), revealing small population sizes and the possible extirpation of the species from several of its historic habitats. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted conservation action to prevent the species from slipping further towards extinction. Research […]

Findings are published today, Australia’s National Threatened Species Day, which marks the death of the very last Tasmanian Tiger on 7th September 1936   A marsupial which had an “extremely thick” jawbone, enabling it to consume even the bones and teeth of its prey is among a discovery of three, new ancient species of the modern Thylacines […]

Findings Include a New Pterosaur With a Five-Meter Wingspan, Which is One of the Most Complete Pterosaurs Ever Recovered From Afro-Arabia   Some species of pterosaurs flew by flapping their wings while others soared like vultures, demonstrates a new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. It has long been debated whether the […]

A new study describing how a prehistoric sea cow was preyed upon by not one, but two different carnivores – a crocodilian and a shark – is revealing clues into both the predation patterns of ancient creatures and the wider food chain millions of years ago. Published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, the […]

We need a way to compare and reward companies that are changing the world, not just their operations.” – Kaya Axelsson A new paper from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford concludes that current climate standards are not sufficiently incentivising the big picture innovations necessary to deliver net zero, and […]

A new discovery by a team of paleontologists, led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville (University of Tsukuba, Japan), has uncovered a new species of the extinct genus Ontocetus from the Lower Pleistocene deposits in the North Atlantic. This species, named Ontocetus posti, displays surprising similarities in feeding adaptations to the modern walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), highlighting an […]

New study reveals diverse perceptions of the ‘ideal’ computer science student among young people Researchers at the University of Reading, with colleagues at King’s College London, have uncovered a more nuanced view of what makes an ‘ideal’ computer science student, challenging long-held stereotypes of geeky, clever, detail-oriented men, who lack social skills. The research, published […]

The bull elephants gather in the evening coolness to drink. After a spell, a senior male lifts his head and turns from the waterhole. With ears flapping gently, he lets out a deep, resonant rumble. One by one, the others respond, their voices overlapping in a sonorous, infrasonic chorus that whispers across the savanna. This […]

The most complete dinosaur discovered in the UK in the last 100 years, with a pubic hip bone the size of a ‘dinner plate’, has been described in a new paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Systematic Palaeontology. The specimen, which is around 125 million years old, was found in the cliffs of Compton […]

New study proposes a framework for “Child Safe AI” following recent incidents which revealed that many children see chatbots as quasi-human and trustworthy.  When not designed with children’s needs in mind, Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have an “empathy gap” that puts young users at particular risk of distress or harm,  according to a study. The […]

Findings published in a new peer-reviewed paper in the British Journal of Educational Studies challenges the idea that academically selective schools are necessary for clever pupils to achieve good outcomes. Selective schools are government-funded schools that enrol only the highest performing students. Pupils take a standardized entrance exam, from which the best-scoring are enrolled. Some […]

Medium and large-scale construction projects will have a better chance of success if they are able to adhere to a set of success criteria, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found. ECU Lecturer Dr Neda Kiani Mavi has developed a system that could help builders take the guess work out of the feasibility of construction projects. […]

Addressing the negligence could be “life-saving”, argue authors of new study, launched during Pride Month   Children across the United States who identify as LGBTQ+ say the sexual health education curricula they receive is leaving them without essential information to make informed decisions about their sexual health – which could force them to seek potentially […]

A review of research to-date reveals the complex nature of revealing a diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) to a partner ahead of engaging in sexual activity. With individuals experiencing a variety of feelings and emotions related to the prospect of disclosure, the research shows that only around half or fewer individuals felt able […]

After 128 years of exploration, fossil excavation and investigation, Flinders University researchers have finally uncovered the skull of Australia’s own giant and charismatic megafauna bird – Genyornis newtoni. The only previously known skull for this species, reported on in 1913, was heavily damaged and with little of the original bone remaining, not much could be […]

New Study Launches Following the Discovery of a Second Case of Avian Influenza Spreading from Cows to Humans   Vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention and control in humans, despite varying vaccine efficacy across strains. That’s according to the authors of a new review which delves into existing research into bird […]

Australian researchers have found evidence of the oldest known platypus and a new species, dubbed ‘echidnapus’, which has a platypus-like anatomy alongside features that more closely resemble an echidna. Published today in the Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology, evidence of an ‘Age of Monotremes’ has been unearthed by a team of Australian scientists at […]

One Million More Children in the U.S. are Diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 Than in 2016    An exploration into the national U.S. dataset on children ever diagnosed with ADHD has revealed an “ongoing and ever-expanding” public health issue.    Findings published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology uncover that approximately […]

China’s Earth Observation (EO) System has seen significant progress, evolving into a sophisticated network of satellites supporting various global applications. This system, vital for sustainable development, promises further advancements with new technologies enhancing its capabilities. China’s EO journey began with the launch of its first satellite, DFH-1, in 1970, followed by the first recoverable remote […]

After spinning for under two years, a wind farm can offset the carbon emissions generated across its entire 30-year lifespan, when compared to thermal power plants. That’s according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand – which also shows within six months a turbine can generate […]

Data Shows Vastly Better Win Ratio for Home Teams from the Western Time Zone Area (PDT) When Playing an EDT Team, Compared to Vice Versa   The body clock has a significant impact on the performance of NBA players, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Chronobiology International. The authors say their findings, […]

Some 23% of Children With Symptoms Had Not Been Checked for a Concussion or Brain Injury   Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds. The peer-reviewed US research, which […]

DNA analysis by Queensland Museum scientists has unearthed the true identity of 15 species of land snails including four new-to-science species with one named in honour of Queensland wildlife warrior Robert Irwin. For the past four decades, taxonomists have been confused by the Figuladra group of snails, whose shells were used as the primary form of species […]

Women living in London trust the police less than in anywhere in the UK Across England, confidence lowest among women and ethnic minorities Tory voters more trusting of police Across all England’s regions, a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Policing & Society spotlights London’s Metropolitan Police as the area where women trust the least. Researchers […]

Largest survey of its kind shows opinions of elite athletes across sports and career stage The majority of female athletes (58%) support categorisation by biological sex, rather than gender identity, but views differ according to sporting context, a new study shows. The peer-reviewed study is the largest of its kind and, based on comprehensive and […]

Many people with disability feel isolated and excluded from eating out, new research shows. Eating out is a highly valued everyday social activity, as well as a great way to celebrate, catch up with family and friends, and conduct business. A recent study from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) shows that many people with […]

In a National Sample of 27-45 Year Olds, Nearly 85% Had Not Been Vaccinated Against The Virus – Highlighting an “Urgent Need” to Address Uptake Disparities An analysis of data from a nationwide health survey reveals “concerning” disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among US adults aged 27 to 45 years.   More than […]

Smaller class sizes in schools are failing to increase the resilience of children from low-income families, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Science Education. Data on more than 2,700 disadvantaged secondary (high) school students shows that minimizing pupil numbers in classrooms does not lead to better grades. Reducing class sizes […]

Study Reveals “Astonishing” Footage of New Predation Tactics of The Orca, Raising Further Concerns About the Marine Ecosystem  An orca (killer whale) has been observed, for the first-ever time, individually consuming a great white shark – and within just two minutes. “The astonishing predation, off the coast of Mossel Bay, South Africa, represents unprecedented behavior […]

Findings Showing Those Already Exposed to Violence Feel Safer, Contradict Previous Research Conclusions  Lockdown drills, practiced to help prepare children for shooting incidents at school, make those who have been exposed to violence feel safer – a new study of thousands of students in the US indicates.    The finding, reported in a new peer-reviewed […]

Mothers are less likely to take antidepressants if their own parents and parents-in-law are healthy and live close by– a new study finds. On the flip side of the coin, antidepressant use was highest in mothers whose parents and parents-in-law were elderly, in poor health, and lived far away – possibly due to the stress […]

The rivers of Australia, which once flowed across its now dry interior, used to host a range of bizarre animals – including a sleek predatory lobe-finned fish with large fangs and bony scales. The newly described fossil fish discovered in remote fossil fields west of Alice Springs has been named Harajicadectes zhumini by an international team of researchers led by Flinders University palaeontologist […]

New research could lead to more consistency and safety measures Emergency medical service (EMS) systems are not consistently providing optimal care based on new national standards of quality to patients who call 911, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai. The study demonstrates that EMS performance on key […]

New research calls for greater support in times of need for teachers     The anxiety of headteachers across England increased “substantially” throughout the pandemic, finds the largest study of its type to-date. The results of the research, which examined thousands of teachers’ anxiety about work at 75 touchpoints from October 2019 to July 2022, […]

Natural History Museum scientists describe new species of pterosaur. The pterosaur, named Ceoptera evansae, lived during the Middle Jurassic period (around 168–166 million years ago) The discovery dramatically improves the remarkably poor fossil record of Middle Jurassic pterosaurs. The incomplete but three-dimensionally preserved skeleton provides critical new insights into pterosaur diversity and evolutionary history.   […]

Children’s shoe soles cut crudely from the Jewish Torah could reveal chilling clues about Nazi-occupied Greece, according to new research by the University of Leeds. The Sefer Torah is a sacred Hebrew scroll handwritten on animal parchment and read weekly in synagogues – so precious that Judaism forbids touching it with bare hands – but […]

Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence, are suffering from a lack of support services needed to protect them. These are the findings of a new review of 27 years of international research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Anthrozoös, which unveils the […]

Finding has significant implications for treatment programmes – with a growing number of states authorizing cannabis use to help opioid addiction     Cannabis is not an effective treatment for opioid addiction, a new peer-reviewed study of thousands of people being treated for opioid use disorder suggests.    Experts, publishing their results today in The American […]

New findings on the explosion which marked the start of the Battle of the Somme reveal exclusive details its capture by the Germans    The spectacular explosion of the mine at Hawthorn Ridge – a fortified German front-line position in the First World War – marked the beginning of the Battle of the Somme, and […]

Fiscal challenges faced by government after the UK general election will be even more severe than is currently understood and predicted, suggests new research based on an annual Treasury report. The new analysis claims that a failure to recognise the findings of the annual Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) Treasury report will lead to “more […]

Study of more than ten million births finds shared birth months are statistically common    Do you celebrate your birthday in the same month as your mum?  If so, you are not alone. The phenomenon occurs more commonly than expected – a new study of millions of families has revealed.  Siblings also tend to share […]

75 Years of Research Assessed by an International Team of Experts     Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research.    These new findings underscore the urgency of addressing adverse childhood […]

The largest US and UK news sites are continuing to stigmatize people’s weight with the images they use, suggests a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Health Communication. Assessing 445 stories about obesity over the course of a year, researchers from the University of Connecticut and the Rudd Center for Food Policy and […]

Governments need to fund health services to support people during recessions and economic crises, say the authors of a vast review of research on the topic to-date.  Their findings from this first-of-its-kind analysis shows that rates of suicide among men rise when countries face fiscal downturns.  Meanwhile results published today in the peer-reviewed Journal of […]

More than one-quarter of respondents have seriously contemplated ending their lives within the past year, new study shows Transgender adults aged 50 or older in the United States face a significantly elevated risk of contemplating suicide due to the compounding impact of various challenges in different areas of their lives, according to a population-wide study. […]

Time spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children’s brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which while showing negative impacts also demonstrates some positive effects. However, the researchers stop short of advocating limits on screen time, which they say can lead to confrontation. […]

“Schools should do more to support children at risk of discriminatory bullying”  Students who feel they have been victimized because of social characteristics such as their ethnicity or their sexuality are at additional risk of trauma, a new national US study has revealed.  Published in the peer-reviewed Journal of School Violence, the research, of more […]

New longitudinal study finds nine-to-10-year-olds who drink caffeinated soda daily are twice as likely to try alcohol within a year The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. In a study of over 2,000 US children, aged between just nine […]

Care for women with menopausal health issues should improve globally following the release of an updated Monash University-led toolkit that guides health professionals around the world in assessing and treating them. Endorsed by the International, Australasian and British Menopause Societies, the Endocrine Society of Australia and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, the 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit […]

A new study warns the close similarities between the tusks of elephants and mammoths poses threats to conservation and environment efforts   Conservationists fear a rise in the buying and selling of mammoth tusks, known as the “ice ivory” trade, poses a new threat to elephants. A UK-wide ban on the sale of ivory came […]

Faith primary schools are admitting fewer children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) than local authority community primaries, according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). In research funded by the British Academy, Dr Tammy Campbell analysed Reception year admissions to mainstream state schools from 2010-2020 in England […]

Doctors urgently need better international guidance on treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the over 50s, conclude world-leading experts reviewing current research on this increasing issue globally. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, the team’s findings highlight a ‘striking’ gap in knowledge about older people as existing guidelines focus on children […]

A major new study has revealed that American teenagers are more likely than any other nationality to brag about their math ability. Research using data from 40,000 15-year-olds from nine English-speaking nations internationally found those in North America were the most likely to exaggerate their mathematical knowledge, while those in Ireland and Scotland were least […]

Trusts found to be making as much as 53 per cent of their income from commercial activities in 2021/22   Some NHS trusts are earning hundreds of millions of pounds in commercial income each year, which has risen significantly since 2016-17. Using six high-profile NHS trusts as case studies, the new peer-reviewed research published in […]

As five key requirements are set, experts state AI is likely one of the future directions for event-based surveillance of transmission   A world-leading microbiologist, who was a prominent scientist in the first study to witness human-to-human COVID transmission, is among experts laying out strategies that would help the world react and prepare for the […]

Disadvantaged teenagers are at greater risk of email scams and need better protection, according to an international study published in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Educational Studies.    Findings based on more than 170,000 students aged 15 show that one in five from low-income families or deprived areas could fall victim to phishing. This is […]

ChatGPT could help to increase vaccine uptake by debunking myths around jab safety, say the authors of a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics. The researchers asked the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot the top 50 most frequently-asked Covid-19 vaccine questions. They included queries based on myths and fake stories such as […]

Fossils of the world’s oldest known flax snails, an extinct sawshark spine, and great white shark teeth have all been found in a mound of sand excavated from beneath Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2020. A new New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics paper out today describes the 266 fossil species as one of […]

The UK’s brightest pupils’ chances of getting top GCSE grades are actually lower in grammar schools than in comprehensives, according to a major new piece of research.  The study, which was based on test results and other information from all pupils in England, challenges the common belief that high achievers do better in more academic […]

Long-lasting “forever chemicals”, which can cause damaging health issues, found in 18/20 brands of paper straws    “Eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded.    In the first analysis of its kind in Europe, and only the second in the world, Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of […]

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests. The research which is published today in the journal Annals of Medicine highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans. The findings demonstrate […]

Bisexual adults report poorer physical and mental health outcomes compared to any other sexuality    Self-reported data from lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) patients shows these groups have poorer health outcomes compared to those who identify as heterosexual, but bisexual people disproportionally experience the worst outcomes in England.    These new findings, published today in […]

Women with Lyme disease take longer to get diagnosed, have more severe symptoms and experience higher rates of disability when compared to men. They may also be more likely to develop persistent Lyme disease. Those are among the findings of a recent study that analyzed information from the MyLymeData patient registry. The results have been […]

DePaul University professor leads discovery of prehistoric shark’s intriguing lifestyle A new study reveals the iconic extinct Megalodon, or ‘megatooth shark’, was a rather slow cruiser that used its warm-bloodedness to facilitate digestion and absorption of nutrients. DePaul University paleobiology professor Kenshu Shimada and coauthors propose radically new interpretations of the lifestyle and biology of […]

Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at math, according to a comprehensive review of research published on the topic over the last 23 years. Board games are already known to enhance learning and development including reading and literacy. Now this new study, published in the […]

Study of 600 teenagers suggests that having stronger self-awareness and sense of purpose may raise GCSE Maths scores “by a couple of grades”.  The study found no positive relationship between academic performance and the ‘happiness lessons’ currently standard in wellbeing education.    Encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful – rather than just happy – […]

Changes in Body Weight Perception Could Undermine Public Health Interventions to Tackle Obesity   A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body weight. Tracking data from 2002 to 2018, the peer-reviewed findings, published today in Child […]

Children do better at maths when music is a key part of their lessons, an analysis of almost 50 years of research on the topic has revealed.  It is thought that music can make maths more enjoyable, keep students engaged and help any ease fear or anxiety they have about maths.  Motivation may be increased […]

Pupils in the UK are not learning about potentially life-changing issues such as endometriosis, infertility, and miscarriage, according to a new study of curricula in science and in relationships and sex education. Researchers from University College London (UCL) looked at what schools are expected to teach 14–18-year-olds across the UK, using curriculum requirements and specifications […]

Bitemark analysis, evidence often used in trials, is not backed up by scientific research – an analysis of current literature and 12 new studies shows. Published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the California Dental Association, the research suggests 26 people have been wrongfully convicted, and some even sentenced to death, from the use of this […]

Alcohol-Related Deaths More Than Doubled Among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations    Alcohol-related deaths rose disproportionately quickly in the US among Black, Hispanic, Asian and American-Indian/Alaska Native populations at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.    Detailed in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, the peer-reviewed analysis of official […]

By May 2021, UK Students Were Experiencing Psychological Distress Levels Over Three Times the Amount of Pre-Pandemic and Worse Than Healthcare Professionals  Undergraduates at UK universities experienced prolonged and high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic, according to a new study, tracking wellbeing over the course of 2020 to 2021.  They also […]

It is considered to one of the most decisive battles of its age which changed the course of world history. Very quickly after the Battle of Waterloo, the site became a destination not just for tourists, but leading artists and writers including Sir Walter Scott and Lord Bryon. Now over 200 years after the 1815 […]

New dinosaur named to honour Prof Paul Barrett of the Natural History Museum First armoured dinosaur to be described from the Isle of Wight in 142 years Ankylosaurs may have been far more diverse than originally thought   A new armoured dinosaur, known as an ankylosaur, has been described and named for Prof Paul Barrett […]

The oldest ever footprints made by Homo sapiens have been revealed in a new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal, Ichnos. They were discovered on South Africa’s Cape south coast, by an expert team led by Dr Charles Helm, at the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University. They were later dated, using optically […]

Staying up late at night has little impact on how long ‘night owls’ live, according to new research published in the peer-reviewed journal Chronobiology International. Data based on nearly 23,000 twins, however shows that evening types have a slightly increased risk of dying than morning types, but this is largely linked to smoking and drinking. […]

Future therapeutics to reduce elevated Lp(a) might help prevent recurrent disease Increased levels of Lipoprotein(a), a variant of ‘bad cholesterol’, in the bloodstream are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in people aged 60 or over, according to the results of a new study which tracked the issue over the course of […]

Public confidence in vaccines has plunged across sub-Saharan Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study of 17,000 people, across eight countries, published today in the peer-reviewed journal Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics.   The findings come as the World Health Organization and UNICEF have reported the largest sustained fall in uptake of routine childhood immunizations […]

The first-ever national study to assess the impact of developing artificial snow shows the pressure the process is putting on the climate, with the equivalent of nearly 17,000 homes’ worth of annual energy needed to produce snow for yearly ski operations in just Canada alone. Publishing their findings in the peer-reviewed journal Current Issues in […]

Experts call for curriculum improvements as they find children from lower socio-economic groups not building key financial skills   A new study of 3,745 families from across the UK demonstrates a “sizeable” gap in the financial knowledge of children depending on which socio-economic group they come from. The research highlights significant inequalities in young people’s […]

Replacing Carbohydrate With Protein Appears to Reduce Mortality for Those With CKD   A lower-carbohydrate and lower-sugar diet could increase life expectancy for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to new peer-reviewed research, published in Renal Failure. Replacing carbohydrate with protein and/or replacing sugar with non-sugar carbohydrate seems to reduce mortality risk, the study […]

A new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased likelihood of high levels use of binge drinking and cannabis usage.    The findings, published today in the peer-reviewed journal Substance Use and Misuse, will add to growing public health concerns about the […]

Researchers Call for Risk Awareness Campaigns Tailored for Older Drivers   Substance use among older drivers increases the probability of them being at-fault two to four times during a crash, a new study, analyzing nine years’ worth of US nationwide highway traffic data, shows. Although older drivers are less likely to report using substances, this […]

Flying is the most damaging mode of transportation for our climate. At least, up until now. But work is already underway to investigate technical alternatives to conventional aircraft. For example, airships with highly efficient solar cells and extremely light batteries on board. Prof. Dr. Christoph Pflaum from FAU, together with Prof. Dr. Agnes Jocher from […]

Carrying out unpaid work to achieve a career in the media or creative sector could be a thing of the past according to new peer-reviewed research.   Published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education, findings – based on data from more than 600 creative and communications graduates – show unpaid internships are not […]

A new study on the paleo-historical geographic range of the endangered African penguin since the last Ice Age paints a grave picture of a species in steep decline. Imagine the view from the western coastline of southern Africa during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) over twenty thousand years ago: in the distance you would see […]

Leading international hockey star’s study has already changed the face of her sport, as English league team players no longer required to wear skirts Sports kit issues shown to be the most underrated cause of low female sport participation. And the solution is simple: choice   New research showing gendered school sport uniform plays a […]

Latinx Students 1.5 to 2 Times More Likely to Present With a Risk for Both Depression and Anxiety   Latinx children in the US experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows, as experts state the “pressing need” to examine the long-term impact. Findings, published today in the […]

Researchers Used a Series of Prompts to Encourage the Software to Produce the Type of Content Used in Academic Publications. ChatGPT has the potential to create increasing and exciting opportunities – but also poses significant challenges – for the academic community, according to an innovative study written in large part using the software. Launched in […]

Young children who are taught by a teacher of the same ethnicity as themselves are developing better learning and problem-solving skills by the age of seven, new research suggests. The effect was most pronounced in Black and Latinx children, the findings – looking at more than 18,000 pupils across the US – showed. Published in […]

Social media and excessive screen time cannot solely be blamed for a rise in anxiety disorders in young people, according to a sociologist after extensive research. In Why We Worry, sociologist Roland Paulsen argues that it is too simplistic for psychologists to say screens have created new forms of addiction that isolate young people from […]

Consumers are likely to continue making poor fashion choices unless eco-friendly choices become more accessible, according to a leading psychologist. Carolyn Mair says brands must do more to promote sustainable clothing by making it more accessible to all, and by doing more to educate the public about mindful consumption. Meaningful reforms to the current model […]

Around 450,000 children are being failed by the UK education system because they have a special educational need and disability (SEND) that is effectively unrecognised by most schools and local education authorities, an author has warned. Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond, by author Marie Difolco, shines a spotlight on a commonly-overlooked SEND in […]

Some students are underachieving because of the pressure to achieve in exams, says a professor of education, and schools need to intervene Former teacher Professor of Education David Putwain says ‘heavy-handed’ messages around test results can fuel extreme worry among some 16 to 18-year-olds, even when others respond well to such messages. Putwain identifies several […]

A psychologist has explained the sources of political beliefs in the US, why liberalism and conservatism appeal to different individuals and why we continue to disagree about fundamental issues in American life.   Bridging Our Political Divide collects the insights of a psychologist who offers antidotes to the unproductive arguments that now dominate our political culture […]

Plant-based diets, compassionate agriculture, Indigenous methods, consumer pressure, new laws, international agreements and even vegan pets – these are the solutions for fixing our broken food and farming systems, say dozens of environmental advocates, researchers, farmers and industry pioneers in a new book. Editors Joyce D’Silva and Carol McKenna sound the alarm in their introduction […]

The government must introduce an incineration levy to help tackle the UK’s waste crisis, says an engineer and former government adviser. Recycling expert Richard Waite says a landfill-tax-style tariff on the industrial burning of household rubbish would increase the uptake of recycling, recovery and repair of discarded materials. An overhaul of kerbside wheelie bin collections […]

Understanding how ‘visual thinking’ works is key to building human-level AI, says AI expert It may be possible for computers to emulate a type of consciousness, he suggests Expert also warns that society must control AI technology and have ‘sole control of the off switch’ Humans will build Artificial Intelligence (AI) which surpasses our own […]

Social media echo chambers are siloing opinion in young people, says author Conspiracy theory expert Glenn Bezalel says schools are the safest forum in which to learn about controversial topics including climate skepticism and Holocaust denial As the UK government announces its intention for schools to help pupils spot fake news, this book includes teaching […]

White women are paid up to eight times more for their eggs than Black women in the U.S., according to data uncovered by the author of a new book which exposes the lesser-known ramifications of egg donation. Eggonomics by Diane M. Tober reveals statistics and stories which illuminate the rarely-told, complex realities of egg donation, […]

Many of us feel that we, or our children, spend too much time staring at a screen. From gaming to social media use or ‘doomscrolling,’ it can sometimes feel that we are mindlessly spending hours going down a rabbit hole of technology. However, according to Catherine Knibbs, a psychotherapist who specializes in cybertrauma and online […]

With teaching methods for reading and writing under constant scrutiny, and high-stakes testing creating intense pressure to teach strictly to state standards, is there still value in whole-class reading? Two educators believe that whole-class reading should go hand-in-hand with individual instructional reading, and they say it is vital for cultivating a sense of classroom community […]

Taking regular daytime naps (see picture) can increase the odds of healthy aging, says a new book. People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains properly instead of Googling, according to a leading Canadian academic. Professor Mohamed I. Elmasry says simple daily habits such as afternoon naps, memory ‘workouts’ and not […]

Doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff suffering burnout should be shown compassion and not blamed for being unwell, according to a leading GP. Clare Gerada says employers often treat physicians as ‘naughty schoolchildren’ when they go sick or suffer mental health problems. Professor Dame Gerada, past president of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), […]

In a new study of politicians’ personalities, humour, charm and raw courage are listed among the most important character traits for successful leaders. Bill Jones, Honorary Professor of Political Studies at Liverpool Hope University, has combed through biographies and interviewed key political figures to understand the kind of people who enter politics, and strengths and […]

Prejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, according to a U.S. academic. In her new book Why It’s OK To Be Fat, Rekha Nath, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama, argues for a paradigm shift in […]

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology Reinout W. Wiers suggests that while in some extreme cases addition can be considered a chronic brain disease, in most cases it […]

Health services should teach patients with eating disorders psychosocial skills to help more people recover and avoid relapse, according to an expert. Anorexia, bulimia and other eating issues affect millions of people, and eating disorder specialist Bethany Crowley warns that eating disorders are often misunderstood. She suggests a more integrated approach to treating people is […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology could offer companionship to lonely people amid an international epidemic of loneliness, says a robotics expert. Tony Prescott, a professor of cognitive robotics at the University of Sheffield, argues in his new book The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence that ‘relationships with AIs could support people’ with forms of social interaction. Loneliness […]

Experts have released robust research to show that phonics should be taught hand-in-hand with reading and writing to encourage true literacy and a love of reading, not through narrow synthetic phonics. There is widespread disagreement globally across academic and educational spheres about the best way to teach children to learn to read and write. Despite […]

Many programs ‘deeply entrenched in school culture’ are harmful to children and can cause potentially lasting damage, psychologists have warned. They say these practices, from abstinence-only sex education to zero tolerance policies, can direct considerable funds away from evidence-based strategies, as well as giving pupils misleading information. In new book Investigating School Psychology, researchers have […]

The mysteries of how memory works are explained in a new book that suggests anyone can boost their powers of recall – and that losing your keys is normal. Dr Megan Sumeracki and Dr Althea Need Kaminske say storing and retrieving information is far more complex than people think. Extremes of memory such as photographic […]

School attendance figures are dwindling, there are more pupils than ever before needing additional support, and a demanding legion of exams – all of which mean pupils are struggling to learn, an education expert has warned. But, he suggests, with a renewed focus on the techniques of learning, pupils can be guided to success. In […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a vital tool to promote peace, prevent violent conflict, and safeguard human rights – if used responsibly, experts say. Much focus has been on AI’s potential for catastrophic harm from powering drone swarms for international warfare to generating deep fakes which spread misinformation and prejudice. But authors Branka Panic and […]

Businesses spend vast sums of money on digital transformations, but data suggests more than two-thirds (70%) of those fail to deliver positive results. Strategies implemented by firms are too ambitious and wide-ranging, according to a specialist, with their poor design and structure preventing digital transformation success. Firms seeking to harness new digital technologies, such as […]

Despite women’s gun ownership being marketed as the new frontier in feminism, there has not been a significant uptake in ownership or change in attitudes among the majority of women, researchers suggest. Professor Peter Squires, author of new book Gender and Firearms, has taken an in-depth look at whether there has been an increase in […]

Helping teenagers to understand what is going on inside their own brains is the key to helping them mature into resilient and independent adults, research suggests. Sheila Redfern, a consultant clinical child and adolescent psychologist, proposes that rather than focusing on stamping out difficult behaviours, parents should teach teenagers to manage their feelings and relationships […]

Homes have become ‘too clean’ and could benefit from the introduction of ‘healthy germs’ which introduce friendly bacteria to potentially stave off a host of childhood illnesses, including asthma, experts suggest. Elizabeth McCormick, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Building Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Architecture, suggests the tendency to […]

With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan. Joyce Patterson, MPH, RDN, BC-ADM, CPT is a registered dietitian and a diabetes care and education specialist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, U.S., and she says the science […]

We need to stop designing new AI technology just because we can, causing people to adapt practices, habits and laws to fit the new technology; instead we need to design AI that fits exactly with what we need, according to human-centred AI advocates. Fifty experts from around the world have contributed research papers to a […]

Forests have a critical role to play in capturing and storing carbon from the Earth’s atmosphere – but some models exaggerate their carbon removal potential by almost three-fold, according to a leading professor of forest economics. Global Forest Carbon: Policy, Economics and Finance by Runsheng Yin from Michigan State University emphasizes the value of nature-based […]

Communities must be better prepared for flooding in their homes and businesses, an expert warns, as climate change predictions suggest more extreme flooding globally. Floods still inflict major costs to the economies, livelihoods and wellbeing of communities, with flood risks and impacts set to increase further due to climate change. Professor of Environmental Management, Lindsey […]

There is no current evidence that AI can be controlled safely, according to an extensive review, and without proof that AI can be controlled, it should not be developed, a researcher warns. Despite the recognition that the problem of AI control may be one of the most important problems facing humanity, it remains poorly understood, […]

With more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States in one year, communities need more than ‘just say no’ drug prevention education and abstinence-only addiction treatment to save lives, an expert has warned. Statistics show that most people who complete conventional drug prevention education as youth eventually go on to use alcohol, nicotine, […]

The avocado has soared to unprecedented heights of popularity, gracing the plates of toast enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals worldwide. But what are the overlooked consequences of our latest food obsession? “The avocado has come to represent so much more than just a fruit. It’s wrapped up with ideas of generational conflict, environmental chaos and social […]

Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, says eating disorder experts. The myth that “only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders” is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed or treated, according to health experts. Psychiatrist Janet Treasure, and GP Dr Elizabeth McNaught, and therapist Jess Griffiths – who have […]

Evidence clearly shows positive economic impacts of decarbonization for most countries, and for the global economy, according to a leading expert in climate policy and economics. The global net benefits of decarbonization are unequivocal, Professor Paul Ekins argues, and become even more compelling when the health benefits of reducing local air pollution from the burning […]

Society has gone backwards in its treatment of women with the internet fuelling new forms of misogyny, according to the author of a new book. Linguist and researcher Deborah Cameron says that prejudice, discrimination and abuse should not be regarded as yesterday’s problems. Rather than fading away in the twenty-first century, they have evolved in […]

Live or let die: is the killing of non-native species like the grey squirrel (seen here) justified? Life on Earth is facing the greatest rate of extinction in history – and humans are the disruptive force, according to a leading ecologist. Protecting biodiversity, according to consultant ecologist Nigel Dudley who has worked with international organizations […]

Extensive new research, including thorough reviews of medical records and police documents, drastically increases the number of dead and injured in the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa by at least a third. This research, published in a new book Voices of Sharpeville, also prompted an update to the Wall of Names memorial at Freedom Park, […]

The economic benefits of intelligent automation are vast, potentially totaling trillions of dollars in economic growth, according to research in a new book. Businesses and organizations need to be prepared with proactive digital strategies in order to tap into these benefits, ensuring sustained economic growth, the book asserts. Intelligent Automation: Bridging the Gap Between Business […]

A rise in psychological pseudoscience is putting people at risk, psychologists have warned, with social media and celebrity endorsements partly to blame. Mental health apps, mood-boosting supplements and energy therapies are among the therapies that could do ‘more harm than good’ according to psychologists Jonathan Stea and Stephen Hupp in their new book Investigating Clinical […]

Engaging in play nurtures early brain development in prekindergarten children, according to a leading child development expert. Dr Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow’s Child and an early childhood expert at Middlesex University, argues that the young child’s brain is inherently designed to be playful and this is crucial for its development. In her new book, […]

Feeling good is key to sticking to a running routine, according to research analyzed in a new book. It’s well known that running has huge mental and physical health benefits. As little as 10 minutes of jogging has been shown to enhance mood, and evidence suggests that running can improve memory and attention. Some studies […]

Against a backdrop of funding shortages and recruitment issues across the education sector, two education experts argue that equipping leaders with more soft skills will improve mental health and wellbeing in school staff. In the UK, the government has just announced it is establishing a taskforce to look at reducing teacher workload, with representatives from across […]

A hard-hitting appraisal of the role museums can play in the face of looming societal collapse is now available Museums and Societal Collapse: The Museum as Lifeboat presents evidence and theories around collapse and extinction, while locating the responsibility of museums in our changing world Stressors like climate trauma, corporate deceit and political incompetence signal […]

A genre-bending appraisal of military history through historical and mathematical study is now available  Quantifying Counterfactual Military History probes whether historic battles and military interventions could have turned out quite differently Statistical methods can evaluate whether pivotal military events, like the Battle of Jutland, American involvement in the Vietnam war or the nuclear arms race, […]

It’s becoming increasingly necessary to distinguish between genuine scientific sceptics and ‘dogmatic deniers’, a new book suggests. This is one of many compelling observations made in Keith M. Parsons’ new book, Why It’s OK to Trust Science. “Skepticism is essential to science. New ideas, however beautiful or brilliant, must be subjected to the most rigorous […]

From the rise of telemedicine and robotic surgery to the health and expectations of patients, much has changed since the NHS was founded 75 years ago – so how can we ensure it remains fit for purpose?  Whether it’s setting up a Bank of England-type body to run it or fining patients for missing appointments, […]

A ‘one size fits all’ education system can mean children dealing with trauma are labelled, met with judgement or left unsupported, according to the author of a new practical guide for adults. Dr Mine Conkbayir, an award-winning early years author, research and trainer, argues that schools often rely on ‘outmoded and harmful approaches to controlling […]

‘Routine’ infanticide of newborns by married parents in early modern Europe was a much more widespread practice than previously thought, a new book posits. This fresh insight sits at the heart of a new book, Death Control in the West 1500–1800: Sex Ratios at Baptism in Italy, France and England, by Gregory Hanlon and contributors. […]

Throughout history, dictators and social disrupters have used coercive language and conspiracy theories to manipulate the public by encouraging them to hate anyone different to themselves. Unfortunately, according to a new study, our brains are hardwired to believe such lies. In Politics, Lies and Conspiracy Theories, released today, Marcel Danesi Ph.D., a professor of semiotics […]

Children are exposed to many types of online trauma including self-harm, a leading psychotherapist has warned, and they need the right support to make sense of what they are seeing. Catherine Knibbs is a researcher and trauma therapist, who helped counsel survivors of the Manchester Arena terror attack. In her new book, Online Harms and […]

Renowned psychologist David Cohen has written a book about the death of his son Reuben, and the experience of parental grief. “The loss of a child is the loss of promise, potential. A cruel violation of the natural order. I was there when my son was born and when he died. I loved him, despaired […]

To pull back our demands on the planet, a sustainable design expert suggests we should be looking back to the future with our technology.  An industrial designer has suggested that old technologies could make a comeback for a more sustainable future – such as wind-up shavers, pedal-powered tools and manual lawn mowers. In his new […]

People struggling after a relationship breakdown or yearning after ‘the one that got away’ might wonder if the pain will ever end, and how they can move on. Now a psychologist has developed a step-by-step guide to heartbreak recovery the scientific way. According to Dr Clare Rosoman, a clinical psychologist with decades of experience as […]

Heard the one about how fathers are lacking in empathy? Or how men don’t do their fair share of raising children? If so, you are not alone. Misconceptions and stereotypes about the role of dads in family life are not only rife but are setting men up to fail, according to a family relationship expert, […]

Humans have curated the best of human intelligence to inform AI, with the hopes of creating flawless machines – but could the flaws we left out be the missing pieces needed to ensure robots do not go rogue? Modern-day society relies intrinsically on automated systems and artificial intelligence. It is embedded into our daily routines […]