The Problems of Using AI for Academic Research

by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Dec 1, 2025 | AI in science

Artificial intelligence has become a popular tool for finding information, summarizing texts, and even suggesting academic sources. But while AI can speed up the research process, it also introduces a set of risks that many users overlook. Invented Information and...

Six Ways Open Science Is (and Isn’t) Changing Research Culture

by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Nov 14, 2025 | Open Science

This year, Science Europe released something big.  This is The Scoping Review: the Contributions of Open Science to Research Culture, on how open science is actually shaping the way we work, collaborate, and care in research. Open science in real practice, for real....

TWIN4MERIT- International Thematic Symposium

by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Nov 3, 2025 | Conference

TWIN4MERIT – International Thematic Symposium   Rethinking Research Assessment Monday, 24th November 2025 from 9:45 to 16:00 PM (UTC+01:00). Platform: Microsoft Teams. Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Watch the Symposium online Symposium Summary The...

Bad Practices in Science in the Age of AI We Must Combat

by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Oct 6, 2025 | AI in science

The arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science has led to remarkable advancements, offering tools that enhance research efficiency and accuracy. However, alongside these benefits, AI has also introduced new unethical practices that threaten the integrity of...

Data Readiness for AI: An Essential Foundation for Scientific Innovation

by Álvaro. OpenScienceLab | Sep 22, 2025 | AI in science, Data

In the modern age of artificial intelligence (AI), scientific research has entered an era of unprecedented opportunities. From predicting disease outbreaks to advancing quantum physics, AI is transforming the way research is conducted. However, as promising as AI is,...