Among the many cool features of our re-design this fall, we may not have given one page the attention it deserved. If you’re marking your work or web page with our little Some Rights Reserved button, you should take a look at our suggestions for making a precise statement about what’s being licensed, complete with…
NPR’s Science Friday last week spoke with Howard Chang, of Stanford Medical School’s Biochemistry Department. Chang discussed his recent article, co-authored with several colleagues and published in the Public Library of Science Biology open-access journal, which explores how scientists can learn about cancer from studying the way common wounds heal. Like all PLoS publications, Chang…
The International Commons project expanded this week to include the launch of UK license discussions. Those interested in participating can check out the draft license and mailing list for details.
“Welcome to the Tech Boom” by Alex Steffen
“Copyright Law: The Education of Larry Lessig” by Jason Krause
New Year’s Resolutions: Make worry-free sampling and re-creativity mainstream. Make 25 country-specific sets of iCommons licenses available. Explore Science Commons. Version licenses. Begin Save-a-Book campaign, revive out-of-print books. Debut metadata search engine prototype. Unveil CC-Mixter — Friendster for musicians. Launch “Anatomy of a Film” project. Build licenses into at least two applications per medium: photography,…
The GET CREATIVE! Moving Image Contest has gone the way of 2003. Many thanks to those of you who submitted entries by the New Year. Our panel of expert judges is now sorting out the winners. Stay tuned!
“101 Ways to Save the Internet” by Paul Boutin
“Who Stole the Goose?” by James Boyle
“Record Label Sings New Tune” by Katie Dean