Since she stumbled upon her own work published under someone else's name, Elisabeth Bik has scanned thousands of scientific papers for errors and fraud, publicly questioning what she considers red flags—and occasionally ...
Other
Jun 22, 2021
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In 1943, two scientists named Max Delbrück and Salvador Luria conducted an experiment to show that bacteria can mutate randomly, independent of external stimulus, such as an antibiotic that threatens a bacterial cells' survival. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 15, 2021
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The University of Ottawa's Positive Energy program released new survey results showing that a large segment of the Canadian public does not trust the courts to settle disputes over energy projects or climate policy. The survey ...
Environment
Jun 1, 2021
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The vast majority of Australians aren't confident in the country's aged care system, with more than one-in-10 saying they have no confidence at all, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Economics & Business
May 28, 2021
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People are more likely to get vaccinated against diseases such as COVID-19 in countries where societal trust in science is high.
Social Sciences
May 18, 2021
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The introduction of mobile devices for Police Scotland's frontline officers has had a huge impact on safety, wellbeing and public confidence, according to a study involving Abertay University.
Social Sciences
May 17, 2021
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"What's the secret to your success?" A simple question asked frequently of those who have achieved greatness in their field. Sometimes, that secret is so well disguised even the successful individual is unaware of its influence.
Mathematics
May 14, 2021
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The worldwide adoption of biotechnologies to improve crop production has stalled, putting global food security at risk, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Birmingham.
Biotechnology
Apr 20, 2021
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If you are a consumer and/or entrepreneur who can make decisions based on cost, competition, supply and demand, you probably possess an element of marketplace literacy.
Economics & Business
Mar 15, 2021
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions are still heavily male-dominated. Across all sectors, just over one in four STEM workers are women.
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2021
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