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Beyond the paper: Why open science is the new research standard

Scientific research is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What began in the early 2010s as a niche advocacy movement has evolved into a global standard for excellence. We are moving away from a ‘trust me’ culture toward a ‘show me’ culture, where transparency is the primary currency of credibility. The following recent publications from Nature and The Conversation underscore why this momentum is now irreversible: Trust but verify – Nature Materials