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Researchers Voluntarily Embrace Open Data Practices Beyond Mandatory Requirements

A comprehensive analysis of over 8,000 journal articles reveals researchers are increasingly adopting open research practices beyond policy requirements. More than half of authors included Data Availability Statements, while a third in some disciplines openly shared research data. The findings suggest a cultural shift toward greater research transparency and collaboration.

Voluntary Open Research Adoption Exceeds Expectations

Researchers are increasingly embracing open research practices voluntarily, motivated by factors beyond policy mandates, according to a new analysis by Taylor & Francis and DataSeer. The investigation, which examined more than 8,000 journal articles published in 2023, found adoption rates surpassing expectations across multiple open research indicators.

by Owen Holt
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Webb Telescope Observations Confirm Record-Breaking Cosmic Explosion Challenges Stellar Death Models

Follow-up observations by the James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed that gamma-ray burst GRB 250702B represents the most energetic cosmic explosion ever documented. The unprecedented event, which flared for a full day rather than minutes, occurred in an unusually large, dusty galaxy, challenging conventional understanding of stellar deaths.

Unprecedented Cosmic Explosion Detected

Astronomers have confirmed the detection of what sources indicate is the most energetic cosmic explosion ever recorded, according to a recent paper available on the arXiv preprint server. The event, designated GRB 250702B, was initially spotted by NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope on July 2, 2025, and has since challenged existing models of stellar collapse with its extraordinary characteristics.

by Owen Holt