Tag: Scientific Integrity
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Algal Bloom researcher disturbed by political interference claims in SA inquiry
Overview A leading ecologist has told a parliamentary inquiry into South Australia’s harmful algal bloom that political interference is undermining scientific research into the bloom’s causes. The testimony has intensified scrutiny of how environmental science is conducted and how findings are used in policy decisions tied to water quality, public health, and regional economies. The…
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Algal bloom researcher raises alarm over political interference in SA science
Overview A leading ecologist testifying before a parliamentary inquiry into South Australia’s harmful algal bloom has alleged significant political interference in scientific research. The claims, presented amid a highly charged debate about the bloom’s causes and the appropriate policy response, have heightened scrutiny on how science and governance interact in environmental crises. The core allegations…
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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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A Firewall for Science: How AI Identifies Questionable Journals
In the realm of academic publishing, integrity and reliability are paramount. With the rise of predatory journals—published with little or no peer review, often with the intent to deceive—scientists and researchers are increasingly at risk of having their work published in journals that lack credibility. In an effort to combat this, a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence…