thats because they are bullshiting. elsevier charges $5000 for open access which is supposed to cover its internal cost and then some. Nature is probably accoun

thats because they are bullshiting. elsevier charges $5000 for open access which is supposed to cover its internal cost and then some. Nature is probably accounting here its various promotional / PR events and conferences as part of the cost of the article, which is unethical anyway, since the science should be popularized based on merit, not on the amount spent to advertise it.