A serial science cheat shows the problem of celebrity culture in science
Celebrity culture in research can lead to an escalation of exaggerated claims.
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Celebrity culture in research can lead to an escalation of exaggerated claims.
Journalists and scientist bloggers poke and point to dodgy bits of literature using limited resources. Is there a better way to support them, and defend them against multimillion-dollar lawsuits?
Ivan Oransky is editor-in-chief of Spectrum and distinguished journalist in residence at NYU’s Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute.
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