Preprints fuel the pro-science agenda

You may have come across the remarkably ill-informed blog post arguing the preprints are fueling the anti-science agenda on the Scholarly Kitchen. Given that this podcast advocates for preprints in the life sciences, we felt compelled to issue a direct response to the blog post.

AI is the current hot topic, infiltrating every part of life. In this episode, we investigate AI podcasts. Can AI create a realistic sounding podcast about research papers? We fed GoogleLM two of our papers and asked it to create a podcast from them. What you're about to listen to is the unedited output from that, along with some of our own commentary. We'd love to hear what you thought! Did AI do a good job as a podcast? Would you listen to an entirely AI-driven podcast? Does this have a use case? Would you use it?Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website. Find a transcript for this episode on our website.If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated.For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production.Find us on social media: Jonny @JACoates.bsky.Social, Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira). The intro and outro music is Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw and is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Sound effects used under the standard ZapSplat licence. Fill music is New Lands by Alex-Productions https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic. Creative Commons used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

In this episode, we explore the structural problems within academia, particularly the challenges faced by postdocs and the role of principal investigators (PIs). Our discussion highlights the power funders and university management have in shaping academic culture, the flaws in the tenure system, and the need for systemic change. We also emphasize the importance of fostering a better working environment for postdocs and senior staff, who often leave due to dissatisfaction with the current system.If this episode resonated with you or you’re facing similar challenges, reach out — we’d love to hear your experiences.Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website. Find a transcript for this episode on our website.If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated.For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production.Find us on social media: Jonny @JACoates.bsky.Social, Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira). The intro and outro music is Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw and is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Sound effects used under the standard ZapSplat licence. Fill music is New Lands by Alex-Productions https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic. Creative Commons used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

This week we discuss how E Coli adapt to starvation through changes to their proteomes with Théo Gervais, who is currently looking for a postdoc positions.  Read the full preprint -> https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.02.29.582700v3 This episode was produced by Sonia Gomes Pereira and edited by Camila Valenzuela. Music by Dr John D Howard.Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website. If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated.For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production.Find us on social media: Jonny (@JACoates.bsky.Social), Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira). 

This week we discuss the costs associated with open science policies from a funders perspective with Dana Cobb-Lewis, a Program Officer at Aligning Science Across Parkinsons (ASAP).Read the full preprint -> https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.09.627554v1.fullThis episode was produced by Sonia Gomes Pereira and edited by Sonia Gomes Pereira. Music by Dr John D Howard.Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website. If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated.For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production.Find us on social media: Jonny (@JACoates.bsky.Social), Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira). 

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of transitioning out of academia and navigating the often frustrating job market. From the realities of lower starting salaries to the impact of AI in recruitment, we discuss what makes job hunting so difficult—and what can be done to make it easier. We also explore how networking, persistence, and strategic career moves can help you land a fulfilling role outside academia.If this episode resonated with you or you’re facing similar challenges, reach out—we’d love to hear your experiences.Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website. Find a transcript for this episode on our website.If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated.For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production.Find us on social media: Jonny @JACoates.bsky.Social, Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira). The intro and outro music is Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw and is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Sound effects used under the standard ZapSplat licence. Fill music is New Lands by Alex-Productions https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic. Creative Commons used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

In this episode, we kick off a new chapter with the introduction of Walks with Jesse, a fresh and informal series recorded during daily walks. We discuss new features, the return of the main show, and the challenges and motivations behind the podcast’s relaunch. Join us as we explore topics ranging from research integrity and academic culture to careers within and beyond academia. Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website. Find a transcript for this episode on our website. If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated. For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production. Find us on social media: Jonny @JACoates.bsky.Social, Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira).  The intro and outro music is Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw and is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Sound effects used under the standard ZapSplat licence. Fill music is New Lands by Alex-Productions https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic. Creative Commons used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

This week we discuss the increasing strain on scientific publishing with Mark Hanson, a Principle Investigator from the University of Exeter, UK. The number of scientific publications are rising at an alarming rate and disproportionately to the number of scientists. We talk about why this is happening and what some of the solutions might be. Read the full paper -> https://direct.mit.edu/qss/article/5/4/823/124269/The-strain-on-scientific-publishing  Explore the data yourself -> https://the-strain-on-scientific-publishing.github.io/website/  Mark’s lab -> https://mahansonresearch.weebly.com/  Find Mark on Bluesky -> https://bsky.app/profile/hansonmark.bsky.social  Blog post mentioned by Mark -> https://mahansonresearch.weebly.com/blog/we-need-a-new-special-issue-lexicon This episode was produced by Jonny Coates and edited by Sonia Gomes Pereira. Music by Dr John D Howard. Submit your question that you’d like us to answer directly (https://www.speakpipe.com/preprints) or contact us via our website.  If you enjoyed this show then hit that subscribe button and leave a review (on Apple Podcasts or Spotify). If you love what we are trying to do then buy us a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/preprints! Any contribution is greatly appreciated. For the latest podcast news and updates follow us on Instagram @Motion_Pod or visit our website; www.preprintsinmotion.wordpress.com. Preprints in Motion is a Rippling Ideas production. Find us on social media: Jonny @JACoates.bsky.Social, Camila (@Kamo_Valenzuela) & Sonia (www.linkedin.com/in/soniagomespereira). 

In this podcast episode, we shall discuss preprints and how they have impacted decisions in the past to award tenure/promotions to scientists from diverse geographies like the USA, Europe, India, and Africa. This is the second episode in the series, featuring Fiona Watt (EMBO).

In this podcast episode, we shall discuss preprints and how they have impacted decisions in the past to award tenure/promotions to scientists from diverse geographies like the USA, Europe, India, and Africa. The episode will feature senior scientists from these geographies, their experience being a part of the decision-making process in awarding tenure/promotion, the hardships, especially the ECRs face in those committees and how their preprints are viewed and assessed and the path forward for a just science environment that promotes open science.