Good news for those of us without subscriptions to science publications

[kelemvor]

All European scientific articles to be freely accessible by 2020

All scientific articles in Europe must be freely accessible as of 2020. EU member states want to achieve optimal reuse of research data. They are also looking into a European visa for foreign start-up founders.

If only the USA would follow suit, the world would be a better place for us laymen who are interested to read the articles.

 

[DocVikingo]

Excellent news--I wish they were implementing it sooner.

Thanks for the posting.

Cheers,

DocV

 

[drbill]

Since we scientists rarely are paid for the papers we publish, I think they should be available to the general public for free

 

[klausi]

Sci-hub is not completely legal, but works wonders in making science democratic!

 

[Rilelen]

Was going to chime in and mention Sci-Hub as a not totally kosher option out there.....as Science put it: Who's downloading pirated papers? Everyone.

 

[kelemvor]

For @klausi is a jolly good fellow, for @klausi is a jolly good fellow, for @klausi is a @klausi is a jolly good fellow - which nobody can deny!