Is Springer Nature in Trouble with the US Government?

Is Springer Nature in trouble with the US government

Introduction Springer Nature, the massive scientific publishing giant behind some of the world’s most prestigious academic journals, including Nature, finds itself caught in a political crossfire. According to reports, the US federal government has begun canceling contracts with Springer Nature, effectively terminating hundreds of scientific journal subscriptions used by government agencies. The reason? Allegations of … Read more

Springer Nature and the Open Access Deal with BTAA: A Turning Point or Another Step in a Long Game?

Springer Nature and the open access deal with BTAA

Introduction Springer Nature and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) announced a landmark agreement: an unlimited open access publishing deal that enables researchers from BTAA institutions to publish an unlimited number of open access articles in Springer Nature journals. This arrangement is a significant shift in the evolving landscape of academic publishing. But what does … Read more