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<font size=3>[Forwarding from Nature. --Peter Suber.]<br><br>
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Sharing knowledge is essential for the progress of science, but
researchers do not always release data and research materials, even after
publication of work. Earlier this year, two research communities held
meetings with a broad range of stakeholders to discuss this issue, and
they report their proposals to promote data sharing in biology in two
Opinion articles in this week's Nature.<br><br>
The agendas of these meetings are intended to spark community discussion
and authors from both agendas will respond to reader comments in two free
Nature Network forums surrounding prepublication data sharing and
postpublication data sharing. Be sure to have your say.<br>
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</a>In addition, a News Feature examines the technical and cultural
hurdles that can keep scientists from sharing data. Exploring issues from
antiquated technology to a lack of trust in other scientists, the article
highlights a range of potential solutions.<br><br>
Access the Nature News special free online.<br>
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