Why an overreliance on AI-driven modelling is bad for scienceAI's influence in science is rapidly growing, but it necessitates cautious application to avoid overestimations and misuse.
How 'animal methods bias' is affecting research careersAnimal-methods bias occurs when researchers prefer animal-based methods over available non-animal alternatives, impacting study design and funding.Frustration exists among researchers using animal-free models due to peer-review pushback favoring animal studies.
Academics accuse AI startups of co-opting peer review for publicity | TechCrunchAI-generated studies are entering academic conferences, raising ethical concerns about transparency and peer review.
Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Says Ethics Are "Holding Back" Scientific ProgressHe Jiankui argues that ethics restrains scientific innovation, claiming that his controversial actions in gene editing should not dissuade progress.
How blowing the whistle on the Theranos scandal transformed Erika Cheung's careerErika Cheung's whistle-blowing against Theranos highlights the risks and consequences of exposing scientific fraud in a toxic workplace.
Controversial COVID study that promoted unproven treatment retracted after four-year sagaThe retraction of a highly cited malaria drug study highlights the importance of research ethics and integrity.Hydroxychloroquine was overhyped due to this discredited study, impacting the development of effective COVID-19 treatments.
An Influential Study Retracted after 22 Years Reveals Challenges in ScienceA highly cited research paper was retracted, revealing the challenges in conducting and reporting research, including the pressure for flashy findings and the reluctance to retract flawed papers.
Controversial COVID study that promoted unproven treatment retracted after four-year sagaThe retraction of a highly cited malaria drug study highlights the importance of research ethics and integrity.Hydroxychloroquine was overhyped due to this discredited study, impacting the development of effective COVID-19 treatments.
An Influential Study Retracted after 22 Years Reveals Challenges in ScienceA highly cited research paper was retracted, revealing the challenges in conducting and reporting research, including the pressure for flashy findings and the reluctance to retract flawed papers.
The monkeys that science has experimented on for over a centuryRhesus macaques are crucial for medical research yet face ethical concerns due to their treatment and extensive roles in studies.
Review: Manhattan Project sets the scene for love and regret in novel of moral dilemmaThe Sound of a Thousand Stars intricately merges romance with the ethical complexities of the Manhattan Project, showcasing both scientific brilliance and human emotion.