Dan and James discuss how scientific research often neglects the importance of maintenance and long-term access for scientific tools and resources. Other things they cover: * Should there be an annual limit on publications (even if this were somehow possible)? * The downsides of PhD by publication * The Gates Foundation's new Open Access policy **Other links** **Everything Hertz on social media** - [Dan on twitter](https://www.twitter.com/dsquintana) - [James on twitter](https://www.twitter.com/jamesheathers) - [Everything Hertz on twitter](https://www.twitter.com/hertzpodcast) - [Everything Hertz on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/everythinghertzpodcast/) **[Support us on Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/hertzpodcast) and get bonus stuff!** - $1 per month: A 20% discount on Everything Hertz merchandise, access to the occasional bonus episode, and the the warm feeling you're supporting the show - $5 per month or more: All the stuff you get in the one dollar tier PLUS a bonus episode every month **Citation** Quintana, D.S., Heathers, J.A.J. (Hosts). (2024, April 3) "179: Discovery vs. maintenance", Everything Hertz [Audio podcast], DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/KS8PV