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Misconduct, not error, accounts for most scientific paper retractions 
In sharp contrast to previous studies suggesting that errors account for the majority of retracted scientific papers, a new analysis—the most comprehensive of its kind—has found that misconduct is responsible for two-thirds of all retractions. In the paper, misconduct included fraud or suspected fraud, duplicate publication and plagiarism. The paper's findings show
In sharp contrast to previous studies suggesting that errors account for the majority of retracted scientific papers, a new analysis—the most comprehensive of its kind—has found that misconduct is responsible for two-thirds of all retractions. In the paper, misconduct included fraud or suspected fraud, duplicate publication and plagiarism. The paper's findings show
Science Politics
Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2012, 2:45pm
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Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2012, 2:45pm
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Journal Apologizes for Retracting XMRV Paper Without Contacting Author
PLoS Pathogens editors pulled paper after e-mail to one of the corresponding authors went unanswered
PLoS Pathogens editors pulled paper after e-mail to one of the corresponding authors went unanswered
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2012, 8:28am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2012, 8:28am
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Top 10 most influential popular science books
Darwin, Hawking, Dawkins… New Scientist readers voted for the 10 popular science books that helped changed the world
Darwin, Hawking, Dawkins… New Scientist readers voted for the 10 popular science books that helped changed the world
Science Politics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2012, 8:28am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2012, 8:28am
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STEM Visa Reform Bills Would Exclude Biosciences
Pending legislation in Congress recognizes poor job prospects in those fields
Pending legislation in Congress recognizes poor job prospects in those fields
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 27, 2012, 7:46am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 27, 2012, 7:46am
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Live Chat: Do Female Scientists Get a Raw Deal?
Talk with experts about whether science has a gender bias when it comes to hiring and salaries
Talk with experts about whether science has a gender bias when it comes to hiring and salaries
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 27, 2012, 7:46am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 27, 2012, 7:46am
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Funding Cuts to Universities Vary Widely by State
National Science Board examines the budget woes of public research universities
National Science Board examines the budget woes of public research universities
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012, 8:10am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012, 8:10am
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This isn't bad science. It's evil science
Some things are so abhorrent it is hard to see them serving any good end. Soviet bioweapons research offers a case in point
Some things are so abhorrent it is hard to see them serving any good end. Soviet bioweapons research offers a case in point
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012, 8:10am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012, 8:10am
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Women in science: you have nothing to fear but your own subconscious
New research reinforces the idea that the accumulation of small, inherent biases against women in science can hinder their advancement.
New research reinforces the idea that the accumulation of small, inherent biases against women in science can hinder their advancement.
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012, 7:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012, 7:49am
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STEM Visa Bill Falls Short in U.S. House
Democrats balk at terms under which foreign students with advanced science degrees would be allowed to stay
Democrats balk at terms under which foreign students with advanced science degrees would be allowed to stay
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Sep 21, 2012, 7:43am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Sep 21, 2012, 7:43am
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A reality-TV show for the chemistry set
Another reality-TV show has its premiere, but this one isn't about aspiring singers or models — it's about chemistry students vying for research gigs.
Another reality-TV show has its premiere, but this one isn't about aspiring singers or models — it's about chemistry students vying for research gigs.
Science Politics
Source: NBCnews
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012, 7:29am
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Source: NBCnews
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012, 7:29am
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U.S. Spending Deal Spares Satellites, Restoration Programs
Continuing resolution into 2013 gives green light to RESTORE Act rules, funds JPSS and GOES satellites
Continuing resolution into 2013 gives green light to RESTORE Act rules, funds JPSS and GOES satellites
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Sep 14, 2012, 7:44am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Sep 14, 2012, 7:44am
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Winning stories from the science world
Looking for something scientific to sink your teeth into? Browse through a dozen award-winning tales.
Looking for something scientific to sink your teeth into? Browse through a dozen award-winning tales.
Science Politics
Source: NBCnews
Posted on: Friday, Sep 14, 2012, 7:44am
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Source: NBCnews
Posted on: Friday, Sep 14, 2012, 7:44am
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Vote for 'Obam-ney' if You Support Science?
New analysis finds both major candidates lack detailed plans on how to spark innovation
New analysis finds both major candidates lack detailed plans on how to spark innovation
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 13, 2012, 7:57am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 13, 2012, 7:57am
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Grabbing the initiative to kick-start your career in scientific research
Much is made of the importance of work experience for job-seeking graduates, but aspiring researchers should look beyond internships and spend their spare time in the lab instead. Erika Cule outlines some opportunities
Much is made of the importance of work experience for job-seeking graduates, but aspiring researchers should look beyond internships and spend their spare time in the lab instead. Erika Cule outlines some opportunities
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 13, 2012, 7:57am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 13, 2012, 7:57am
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'Spin' in media reports of scientific articles
Press releases and news stories reporting the results of randomized controlled trials often contain "spin"—specific reporting strategies (intentional or unintentional) emphasizing the beneficial effect of the experimental treatment—but such "spin" frequently comes from the abstract (summary) of the actual study published in a scientific journal, rather than being related to misinterpretation by th
Press releases and news stories reporting the results of randomized controlled trials often contain "spin"—specific reporting strategies (intentional or unintentional) emphasizing the beneficial effect of the experimental treatment—but such "spin" frequently comes from the abstract (summary) of the actual study published in a scientific journal, rather than being related to misinterpretation by th
Science Politics
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012, 2:00pm
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012, 2:00pm
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Evolution Beats Creationism in South Korea Textbook Battle
There's been a victory for sense and science in South Korea, as the government there has rejected calls to drop references to the evolution of birds from the national school curriculum.
There's been a victory for sense and science in South Korea, as the government there has rejected calls to drop references to the evolution of birds from the national school curriculum.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Sep 10, 2012, 9:19pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Sep 10, 2012, 9:19pm
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NSF Reshuffling Highlights Global Science
Four programs within director's office get new homes
Four programs within director's office get new homes
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Sep 07, 2012, 7:35am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Sep 07, 2012, 7:35am
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Q&A: Co-Inventor of ‘The Pill’ Talks Art, Science and Chemistry
"To be really frank, I want to push this play and not talk about The Pill," says Carl Djerassi, 89-year-old playwright and co-inventor of the oral contraceptive that changed the world. In this Q&A, Djerassi talks about art, science and the tension between them.
"To be really frank, I want to push this play and not talk about The Pill," says Carl Djerassi, 89-year-old playwright and co-inventor of the oral contraceptive that changed the world. In this Q&A, Djerassi talks about art, science and the tension between them.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Sep 07, 2012, 7:35am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Friday, Sep 07, 2012, 7:35am
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Science Groups Slam Iran's Move to Bar Women from 77 Undergraduate Fields
Global network asks U.N. chief to "condemn" decision
Global network asks U.N. chief to "condemn" decision
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 06, 2012, 8:06am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 06, 2012, 8:06am
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Academic freedom endangered by cuts
Government cuts are hijacking the pursuit of knowledge in university research and teaching, says Thomas Docherty in an extract from his essay in the new Index on Censorship
Government cuts are hijacking the pursuit of knowledge in university research and teaching, says Thomas Docherty in an extract from his essay in the new Index on Censorship
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 05, 2012, 7:25am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 05, 2012, 7:25am
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Democratic Party Platform Mostly Looks Back on Science
This year’s edition largely avoids new promises
This year’s edition largely avoids new promises
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 05, 2012, 7:25am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 05, 2012, 7:25am
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Harvard Medical School is cited for mistreatment of lab animals
In less than two years, four monkeys have died in labs at Harvard Medical School, including one that was left in a cage as the cage went through a mechanical washer. The most recent death occurred this spring, when a cotton-top tamarin monkey died of thirst for lack of a water bottle.
In less than two years, four monkeys have died in labs at Harvard Medical School, including one that was left in a cage as the cage went through a mechanical washer. The most recent death occurred this spring, when a cotton-top tamarin monkey died of thirst for lack of a water bottle.
Science Politics
Source: Washington Post
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 04, 2012, 8:50am
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Source: Washington Post
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 04, 2012, 8:50am
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Gender bias in leading scientific journals
Fewer women than men are asked to write in the leading scientific journals. That is established by two researchers from Lund University in Sweden, who criticise the gender bias.
Fewer women than men are asked to write in the leading scientific journals. That is established by two researchers from Lund University in Sweden, who criticise the gender bias.
Science Politics
Source: Lund University
Posted on: Friday, Aug 31, 2012, 11:15am
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Source: Lund University
Posted on: Friday, Aug 31, 2012, 11:15am
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U.S. Misconduct Regulators Sanction Stem Cell Researcher
Investigators say Harvard University postdoc faked images and data
Investigators say Harvard University postdoc faked images and data
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 31, 2012, 7:35am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 31, 2012, 7:35am
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Republican Party Platform Has a Lot to Say About Science
But 2012 edition is notably silent on climate change
But 2012 edition is notably silent on climate change
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 30, 2012, 8:05am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 30, 2012, 8:05am
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Scientists' Photos Reveal Their Inner Mr. Spock
On faculty Web pages, researchers prefer showing their right side, possibly to project cool-headed rationality
On faculty Web pages, researchers prefer showing their right side, possibly to project cool-headed rationality
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012, 7:28am
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Biotech is thrusting us into new political territory
Stem cells, embryo research and synthetic biology are just a few of the issues that will force strange new political alliances, says Jonathan D. Moreno
Stem cells, embryo research and synthetic biology are just a few of the issues that will force strange new political alliances, says Jonathan D. Moreno
Science Politics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012, 7:31am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012, 7:31am
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Ego v. Efficiency at the U.S. National Science Board
Some members object to new law reducing number of jobs requiring Senate confirmation
Some members object to new law reducing number of jobs requiring Senate confirmation
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012, 7:19am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012, 7:19am
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NIH's Millionaires to Get Extra Scrutiny
Policy for researchers with more than $1 million in funding meant to squeeze more grants from flat budget
Policy for researchers with more than $1 million in funding meant to squeeze more grants from flat budget
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012, 7:19am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012, 7:19am
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Myriad Genetics Wins and Loses in Latest Court Ruling
Decision backs BRCA gene patents but rejects patents on testing
Decision backs BRCA gene patents but rejects patents on testing
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 17, 2012, 7:40am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Aug 17, 2012, 7:40am
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