Five ways to spot when a paper is a fraud Science sleuths share their common-sense tips for sniffing out fishy articles.

Five ways to spot when a paper is a fraud
Science sleuths share their common-sense tips for sniffing out fishy articles.
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What can I do if my idea has been plagiarized? An early-career scientist’s idea, shared at a poster session, has been published by someone else. What happens now?

What to do if your idea is plagiarized? Nature advises careful documentation, open communication with publishers, and seeking institutional support.

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The face of a 75k-year-old ancestor. 🦴 Shanidar Z has officially returned home to the Kurdistan Region. A beautiful example of how high-tech 3D reconstruction and ethical repatriation can work hand-in-hand. #ScienceEthics #Neanderthal

US Judge Orders Disclosure, Sets March 27 Hearing In Russian Scientist Petrova Case MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) — A United States (US) federal judge in Boston has ordered prosecutors in the criminal case against Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova to provide additional discovery and scheduled a status hearing for March 27, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. The status hearing was set to outline upcoming deadlines, as both sides continue pretrial litigation in a case expected to last about a week, according to a RIA Novosti correspondent’s review of public court records. Petrova, a Russian-born research assistant at Harvard Medical School, has pleaded not guilty in a Boston federal case that accuses her of concealing information, […]

US Judge Orders Disclosure, Sets March 27 Hearing In Russian Scientist Petrova Case #USJustice #HarvardResearch #ScienceEthics #LegalNews #CriminalCase

Newly released documents from the US Justice Department show that Jeffrey Epstein exchanged emails with well-known scientists about genetics and the idea of “improving” human DNA.

#EpsteinFiles #USJustice #ScienceEthics #Genetics #GlobalNews

Vietnam Grapples With Research Integrity Crisis as Retractions Surge to Top 10 Globally A Publication Boom Shadowed by Quality ConcernsVietnam's scientific community has achieved a remarkable milestone in recent years, publishing more than...

Vietnam Grapples With Research Integrity Crisis as Retractions Surge to Top 10 Globally #VietnamScience #ResearchIntegrity #ScienceEthics

Did you know Kelly C. Smith, a philosopher of biology (Q89281961), worked at Clemson University? Her work bridges science and ethics, challenging conventional views on evolution and morality. #PhilosophyOfBiology #ScienceEthics #Clemson

Overview: A 25-year-old glyphosate safety study, ghost-written by Monsanto, was retracted, sparking major debate. This incident raises critical questions about scientific integrity, corporate influence on research, and the true health/environmental impacts of glyphosate. #ScienceEthics 1/6

Credit Row Erupts After Rediscovery of Rare Rafflesia in Indonesia A rare bloom, a familiar disputeA flower that almost no one ever sees bloomed in a forest in West Sumatra,...

Credit Row Erupts After Rediscovery of Rare Rafflesia in Indonesia #Indonesia #Rafflesia #ScienceEthics

In a huge win for animal welfare and science, the U.S. CDC has announced it will phase out cruel experiments on monkeys in its laboratories. 🎉 This progressive move is a major step towards more ethical research practices. #AnimalWelfare #ScienceEthics #EthicalResearch

Declaration for the Future Representatives of the Physical Society of Japan (JPS) and the German Physical Society (DPG) convened in Münster, Germany, during the United Nations’ International Year of Quantum Science and Technolo...

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Declaration for the Future
by the German Physical Society and the Physical Society of Japan
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Addressing future challenges, including global warming, sustainable energy production, environmental pollution, ...

Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Reveal Ties to Prominent Scientists A trove of e-mails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released by a congressional committee on Wednesday

Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Reveal Ties to Prominent Scientists #Science #ScienceHistory #JeffreyEpstein #ScienceEthics #AcademicIntegrity

Austrian ERA Symposium 2025: Towards Europe’s Fifth Freedom

📅 17 Nov • 📍 TechGate Vienna
Keynote: Ekaterina Zaharieva

Sessions on #ERAAct, #AIinScience, #ResearchAssessment, #OpenScience, #ScienceEthics, #TrustInScience, #STIcooperation

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Operational Ethics for Researching Geohazards Researching and publishing on geohazards can be hazardous to researchers and to others, leading to operational ethics concerns about balancing the need for geohazards research and the need for everyon...

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Try it yourself: pick any high-output European researcher (publishing monthly) and spot the pattern—no real research links, just name-swapping in papers for mutual favors. Europe’s pseudo-experts lack ethics and integrity. #AcademicFraud #ScienceEthics #ResearchGate

Is science retracting enough papers?

As paper mills and fraud proliferate, experts warn the retraction rate should reach 2% of published literature—ten times current levels.

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Harnessing AI for Scientific Discovery Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui as they lead a thought-provoking session on the use of AI in research and innovation.

📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research.
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Meet the #SOCRATESgroup fellows!👋 Jon Leefmann studies public #TrustInScience as a collective practice of managing doubt. He develops new models for how societies can cultivate and maintain trust in #ScientificKnowledge: t1p.de/bs3p9 #SocialEpistemology #ScienceEthics #philsci #philsky

Harnessing AI for Scientific Discovery Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui as they lead a thought-provoking session on the use of AI in research and innovation.

📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research.
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Will AI become our Co-PI? - npj Digital Medicine npj Digital Medicine - Will AI become our Co-PI?

Just read "Will AI become our Co‑PI?", a thought‑provoking article on whether AI can share responsibility in research teams.

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#Perspective #AI #ScienceEthics #SciComm

A significant debate centers on scientists as activists. Should their political opinions be public? Some argue it impacts objectivity, while others defend their right to speak out, highlighting the tension between science and advocacy. #ScienceEthics 3/6

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📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research.
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📢 Join Drs. Ma’n Zawati & James Tsui for a dynamic workshop on the ethics & impact of AI in scientific research.

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UW researchers are developing innovative methods to reduce animal use in scientific research. Focusing on alternative models and improved welfare, they aim to advance science while minimizing harm. #AnimalWelfare #ScienceEthics #ResearchInnovation #UWA Link

📢 Reading in BSPU news about our work on GAIDeT — the first taxonomy for transparent AI disclosure in research:
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Full article in Accountability in Research:
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🚀 Ukrainian researchers are shaping the future of AI ethics in science! news.bdpu.org.ua/en/transpare...

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In outback Australia, a telescope searches for a hidden universe. Down on Earth, misconduct claims rock the project The organisation that manages the Square Kilometre Array Observatory has denied whistleblower allegations of financial mismanagement Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast It is hailed...

In outback Australia, a telescope searches for a hidden universe. Down on Earth, misconduct claims rock the project #Science #Space #Astronomy #TelescopeResearch #HiddenUniverse #ScienceEthics

The Ghost of the Great Auk: Can Groundbreaking De-Extinction Science Reverse a Human-Caused Tragedy? "Exploring the science and profound ethical questions behind the de-extinction of the Great Auk, a species hunted to oblivion in 1844."

More Than a Ghost Story: The Audacious Plan to Resurrect the Great Auk and the Ethical Firestorm It Ignites
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Overview: Hacker News discussed scientific fraud, now seen by some as an 'industry.' We explored its types, the incentives driving it, its impact on public trust in science, and potential solutions. It's a complex issue with systemic roots. #ScienceEthics 1/6