Satellite maps of sinking coastlines come under scrutiny

In a rare show of unity, US lawmakers intensify scrutiny of scientific-publishing practices. A congressional hearing covered the rise of paper mills and the costs of open-access publishing — but there was little agreement on what reform would entail.

The long-term impact of expanding existing mines gets less scrutiny than that of newly-built mines - EurekAlert!

More scrutiny of domestic fishing fleets at ports could help deter illegal fishing - EurekAlert!