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Science Covered in the News Is More Likely to Be Overturned
It often feels as though today’s health headlines are some scientific version of Mad Libs. And now there’s a study that provides evidence for that hunch.
Got "Significosis?" Here Are the Five Diseases of Academic Publishing
How to prevent, diagnose, and treat the five diseases of academic publishing.
Figuring out a Handshake
A solution to fix the replication crisis in science: why do scientists not simply sell what they learn from their research?
How to Quickly Spot Dodgy Science
There are a few red flags to look out for when reading about new scientific discoveries that can help you spot dodgy or unreliable work.
Beall’s List of Predatory Publishers 2017
232 new predatory open-access publishers over 2016.
7 Bad Science and Health Ideas That Should Die With 2016
There’s no shortage of misinformation in the world — particularly around health and science topics.
Take the Time and Effort to Correct Misinformation
Scientists should challenge online falsehoods and inaccuracies — and harness the collective power of the Internet to fight back, argues Phil Williamson.
Infographics on Research Integrity
The Office of Research Integrity shares a series of infographics addressing the Responsible Conduct of Research and the handling of research misconduct.
Current Incentives for Scientists Lead to Underpowered Studies with Erroneous Conclusions
Current Incentives for Scientists Lead to Underpowered Studies with Erroneous Conclusions
Researchers acting to maximise their fitness should spend most of their effort seeking novel results and conduct small studies that have only 10%–40% statistical power. As a result, half of the studies they publish will report erroneous conclusions. Current incentive structures are in conflict with maximising the scientific value of research; we suggest ways that the scientific ecosystem could be improved.
Good Data Are Not Enough
A vibrant scientific culture encourages many interpretations of evidence.
Reproducibility and Reliability of Biomedical Research: Improving Research Practice
Reproducibility and Reliability of Biomedical Research: Improving Research Practice
Progress update from symposium sponsors: The Academy of Medical Sciences, the BBSRC, the MRC and Wellcome Trust.
Blame bad incentives for bad science
These days, a scientist has to publish a steady stream of research articles to be “successful.” But two new studies argue that that kind of pressure promotes sloppy science at the expense of careful work.
Personality Traits Are Associated with Research Misbehavior in Dutch Scientists
Personality Traits Are Associated with Research Misbehavior in Dutch Scientists
A Cross-Sectional Study
Mass production of review articles is cause for concern
A torrent of low-quality meta-analyses and systematic reviews in biomedicine might be hiding valuable research and misleading scientists.
How the FDA Manipulates the Media
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been arm-twisting journalists into relinquishing their reportorial independence, our investigation reveals. Other institutions are following suit.
6 Easy Things Scientists Can do to End Pseudoscience
Don't believe every science study you read, because sometimes not even their authors believe them. Here are the issues corrupting good, honest science – and how to fix them.
Content Mining Psychology Articles for Statistical Test Results
A dataset that is the result of content mining 167,318 published psychology articles for statistical test results.
Research watchdog's new leader faces staff revolt
The new director of the federal office that guards against misconduct in U.S.-funded biomedical research is aiming to shake things up—but is also encountering rough waters. Kathryn Partin, who took the helm of the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) in December 2015, has launched a top-to-bottom review of the office, which has been criticized for moving too slowly and meting out sanctions that lack teeth.
Bad Science Evolves. Stopping It Means Changing Institutional Selection Pressures
Bad Science Evolves. Stopping It Means Changing Institutional Selection Pressures
On The Natural Selection of Bad Science.
Two Cheers for the Retraction Boom
Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus praise the growing scrutiny of scientific publications.
Assuring the integrity of science
Advancements in the research integrity project launched in 2011.