Tag: image manipulation
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Astrophotographer Creates Mind-Bending Illusion: Skydiver Appears to Fall Past the Sun
A Cosmic Illusion Captured on Earth Arizona-based astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has stoked a wave of astonishment with a single, astounding image: a skydiver appearing to fall past the surface of the Sun. The photograph, described by many as something straight out of a sci-fi epic, is a masterful composite that blends bold imagination with meticulous…
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Widespread Image Manipulation Found in Animal Studies of Brain Injury After Stroke
Overview: A troubling pattern in brain injury research Researchers analyzing animal studies focused on brain injury after stroke have uncovered a troubling pattern: image reuse and manipulation are more common than previously thought. In a study published in PLOS Biology, scientists found that more than 200 papers contained problematic images, including duplicated Western blots and…
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Widespread image reuse and manipulation found in animal studies of brain injury after stroke
Summary: a troubling pattern in stroke brain injury research A recent analysis published in PLOS Biology reveals a troubling trend across more than 200 papers that examine ways to prevent brain injury after a stroke. The study identified duplicated Western blots and reused images of tissues and cells, suggesting widespread image manipulation and data integrity…