EurekAlert!: An open dataset for science communication research

This dataset comprises press releases from the EurekAlert! platform, covering the latest research findings and scientific discoveries across a wide range of academic disciplines. EurekAlert! is a global science news service operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), dedicated to disseminating scientific news to the public and the media.

Dataset Coverage: The dataset spans from the inception of the EurekAlert! platform in January 1996 through March 2025, encompassing a total of 566,566 press releases.

The dataset includes the following basic metadata fields:
- Euid: The unique identifier of press releases.
- Title: The title of the press release, providing a concise summary of the main content. - Institution: The name of the institution or research unit that issued the press release.
- Post_time: The date when the press release was published.
- Description: A brief summary of the press release, highlighting the key information.
- Keywords: Keywords related to the content of the press release, helping users quickly understand the topic.
- DOI (Digital Object Identifier): If applicable, the DOI of the research paper mentioned in the press release.
- Journal: The journal of the research paper.
- Funder: The funder of the research.