Nature News: Surprising Findings in 2004

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The discussion centers around a Nature News article from 2004 that highlights significant findings in the scientific community, particularly regarding theoretical physics. There is concern about the trend of requiring payment for access to scientific opinions, which some view as detrimental to the field. This practice is criticized in the UK as 'egotistical' and may stem from contractual obligations with major societies. The AJL paper mentioned has garnered considerable attention and is being discussed in various physics forums. The conversation emphasizes the implications of access to scientific data on research and collaboration.
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I seen this couple of days ago, but there is little point in commenting unless one can access the data?..seems that some Theoreticians want a payment for expressing their views, this is having some grave consequences within certain scientific fields.

Here in the UK this is deemed to be 'egotistical practice', I see it as more than likely the authors have contractual liabilities by big-time societies, such as AJP.
 
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http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041004/full/041004-17.html

Well, I havn't been to these messageboards in . . . awhile, so maybe I don't know if everybody here has seen this.

I guess I'm just posting it; comment if you'd like!

This is the AJL paper which has been commented on in the Strings, Branes and LQG forum. The paper has attracted a LOT of attention in the Physics community.
 
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