rOpenSci has announced a new and diverse team of mentors for its 2026 Champions Program, with members experienced in R programming, open science, and community building across Latin America and beyond. The mentors, including both returning leaders and new voices, will support participants in developing research software and leadership within open science communities.
rOpenSci has named Natalia da Silva and Andrew Heiss as new editors for its Statistical Software Peer Review team. Their appointments are set to enhance the quality and transparency of scientific software reviews in the R community. The initiative highlights open standards and community collaboration in the development of statistical tools.
In a turbulent year for global research, rOpenSci's 2025 wrap-up highlights pivotal advances in AI-assisted open science, multilingual infrastructure, and inclusive community engagement, reinforcing the organization's mission amid widespread challenges in the scientific landscape.
Distill, the acclaimed web-based journal renowned for its visually rich and accessible machine learning articles, has placed its operations on indefinite hiatus. The decision marks the end of a significant period in AI research publishing, raising questions about the future of open, interactive scientific communication.
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