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Science diplomacy can help to heal global rifts - if research is respected

Science diplomacy is crucial for international cooperation, but its integrity is threatened by political interference.

Trump's new gold standard' rule will destroy American science as we know it | Colette Delawalla

The executive order threatens scientific independence by allowing political interference in research evaluations.

It disguises potential harm to scientific integrity under the guise of promoting rigorous and transparent research.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Trump Policy Moves to Make Grant Makers Political Appointees

Scientists oppose a policy proposal that threatens to politicize federal grant-making processes, risking the integrity of scientific research.

fromThe Atlantic

4 days ago

US politics

Trump's 'Gold Standard' for Science Manufactures Doubt

Non-profit organizations

Exclusive: NIH to terminate hundreds of active research grants

NIH is terminating research grants due to perceived political agenda, affecting critical studies on gender, diversity, and climate change.

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fromThe Nation

Trump's Plan to Defund the NIH Will Ruin a National Treasure

The United States' biomedical research, fueled by NIH funding, faces ideological attacks that threaten its integrity and contributions to scientific diversity.

World politics

Science diplomacy can help to heal global rifts - if research is respected

Science diplomacy is crucial for international cooperation, but its integrity is threatened by political interference.

Trump's new gold standard' rule will destroy American science as we know it | Colette Delawalla

The executive order threatens scientific independence by allowing political interference in research evaluations.

It disguises potential harm to scientific integrity under the guise of promoting rigorous and transparent research.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Trump Policy Moves to Make Grant Makers Political Appointees

Scientists oppose a policy proposal that threatens to politicize federal grant-making processes, risking the integrity of scientific research.

fromThe Atlantic

4 days ago

US politics

Trump's 'Gold Standard' for Science Manufactures Doubt

more#political-influence

NCI employees can't publish information on these topics without special approval

The directive from the institute's communication team may lead to censorship among researchers and interfere with the scientific process.

Government Agencies, Universities, Nonprofits Pause Critical Work Over Trump Administration Executive Orders

U.S. scientists are increasingly concerned about funding cuts and potential censorship under the Trump administration, especially regarding climate change and diversity research.

Stand Up for Science Rallies Draw Crowds Protesting Trump Cuts

Researchers protested across the US and Europe against cuts to scientific funding by the Trump administration.

Rally slogans emphasized unity for science and truth against political challenges.

Trump Administration Cancels NIH Scientific Integrity Policy

NIH has rescinded a scientific integrity policy to align with new federal priorities, raising concerns about political influence over research.

The initial policy emphasized diversity and inclusion, vital for equitable scientific participation, which is absent in the new directive.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say

Trump administration accused of undermining U.S. science, imperiling research and public health through funding cuts and layoffs.

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Trump's executive order aims to enhance scientific integrity but raises concerns about political interference in U.S. science.

Public health

fromArs Technica

NCI employees can't publish information on these topics without special approval

The directive from the institute's communication team may lead to censorship among researchers and interfere with the scientific process.

Government Agencies, Universities, Nonprofits Pause Critical Work Over Trump Administration Executive Orders

U.S. scientists are increasingly concerned about funding cuts and potential censorship under the Trump administration, especially regarding climate change and diversity research.

Stand Up for Science Rallies Draw Crowds Protesting Trump Cuts

Researchers protested across the US and Europe against cuts to scientific funding by the Trump administration.

Rally slogans emphasized unity for science and truth against political challenges.

Trump Administration Cancels NIH Scientific Integrity Policy

NIH has rescinded a scientific integrity policy to align with new federal priorities, raising concerns about political influence over research.

The initial policy emphasized diversity and inclusion, vital for equitable scientific participation, which is absent in the new directive.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say

Trump administration accused of undermining U.S. science, imperiling research and public health through funding cuts and layoffs.

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Trump's executive order aims to enhance scientific integrity but raises concerns about political interference in U.S. science.

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#zoonoses

Science

Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being 'twisted' to cast doubt on science

Science

Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being 'twisted' to cast doubt on science

Science

Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being 'twisted' to cast doubt on science

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Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being 'twisted' to cast doubt on science

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#public-trust-in-science

Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won't say so. That's why I resigned | Kit Yates

The Royal Society failed to address Elon Musk's conduct during their meeting, undermining its commitment to ethical standards in science.

Science

Research-integrity sleuths say their work is being 'twisted' to undermine science

Elon Musk is a proven danger to good science, but the Royal Society won't say so. That's why I resigned | Kit Yates

The Royal Society failed to address Elon Musk's conduct during their meeting, undermining its commitment to ethical standards in science.

more#public-trust-in-science

Science

Research-integrity sleuths say their work is being 'twisted' to undermine science

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A Sodom and Gomorrah Story Shows Scientific Facts Aren't Settled by Public Opinion

The alleged destruction of Tall el-Hammam around 1650 BCE, with reports of melted pottery and mudbricks, pointed to the Bible, the team concluded.

OMG science

RFK Jr.'s Directive for National Cancer Institute May Harm Research, Experts Say

The National Cancer Institute's new guidelines may stifle research on controversial topics, raising concerns about scientific integrity and transparency.

Alternative medicine

fromIntelligencer

The Great Quack Revival

The Trump administration has seen an increase in scams and pseudoscience undermining public health and scientific integrity.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Here's One Neat Trick for Making the U.S. Government Foolish: Firing Expert Panels

The Trump administration's cuts to federal advisory committees undermine informed decision-making and scientific integrity in governance.

Non-profit organizations

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations

NIH is being sued over $2.4 billion in canceled grants affecting research and patient care, as plaintiffs argue it jeopardizes scientific advancement.

US news

RFK Jr. May Bar Publishing Federal Research in Top Journals

fromArs Technica

Public health

All 17 fired vaccine advisors unite to blast RFK Jr.'s "destabilizing decisions"

Public health

fromTruthout

RFK Jr.'s Directive for National Cancer Institute May Harm Research, Experts Say

The National Cancer Institute's new guidelines may stifle research on controversial topics, raising concerns about scientific integrity and transparency.

Alternative medicine

fromIntelligencer

The Great Quack Revival

The Trump administration has seen an increase in scams and pseudoscience undermining public health and scientific integrity.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Here's One Neat Trick for Making the U.S. Government Foolish: Firing Expert Panels

The Trump administration's cuts to federal advisory committees undermine informed decision-making and scientific integrity in governance.

Non-profit organizations

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations

NIH is being sued over $2.4 billion in canceled grants affecting research and patient care, as plaintiffs argue it jeopardizes scientific advancement.

US news

RFK Jr. May Bar Publishing Federal Research in Top Journals

fromArs Technica

Public health

All 17 fired vaccine advisors unite to blast RFK Jr.'s "destabilizing decisions"

more#public-health

fromFast Company

This renowned climate scientist says this is the most difficult time for climate science he's ever seen

In a culmination of more than a year of meticulous research, the chapter came to a groundbreaking conclusion—confirming an international scientific consensus that humans were having a discernible impact on the climate.

OMG science

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.

Artificial intelligence

AI tools are spotting errors in research papers: inside a growing movement

AI can effectively identify errors in scientific literature, preventing misinformation and enhancing research integrity.

Data science

AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers

The rise of AI tools is leading to an increase in misleading health claims in scientific literature based on open datasets.

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US news

Eleven studies by Spanish scientist Rafael Luque are retracted due to fraudulent practices

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.

Artificial intelligence

AI tools are spotting errors in research papers: inside a growing movement

AI can effectively identify errors in scientific literature, preventing misinformation and enhancing research integrity.

Data science

AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers

The rise of AI tools is leading to an increase in misleading health claims in scientific literature based on open datasets.

fromenglish.elpais.com

US news

Eleven studies by Spanish scientist Rafael Luque are retracted due to fraudulent practices

The "Science" Behind Trump's Anti-Trans War Is Incredibly Weak

The government's report against gender-affirming care relies on subjective values rather than rigorous scientific evidence.

Privacy professionals

Science-integrity project will root out bad medical papers 'and tell everyone'

The Medical Evidence Project aims to identify and neutralize flawed medical research impacting health guidelines.

#robert-f-kennedy-jr

RFK Jr's Maha' report found to contain citations to nonexistent studies

Kennedy's health report cites nonexistent studies, undermining its credibility.

The report misrepresents existing research, raising concerns about its accuracy.

Criticism of major medical journals highlights Kennedy's skepticism toward established science.

Attempts to restrict government scientists' publication raises ethical questions.

fromNew York Post

RFK Jr. threatens to stop NIH scientists from publishing in 'corrupt' medical journals

Secretary Kennedy Jr. threatens to bar NIH scientists from publishing in top medical journals, citing corruption and pharmaceutical influence.

RFK Jr's Maha' report found to contain citations to nonexistent studies

Kennedy's health report cites nonexistent studies, undermining its credibility.

The report misrepresents existing research, raising concerns about its accuracy.

Criticism of major medical journals highlights Kennedy's skepticism toward established science.

Attempts to restrict government scientists' publication raises ethical questions.

fromNew York Post

RFK Jr. threatens to stop NIH scientists from publishing in 'corrupt' medical journals

Secretary Kennedy Jr. threatens to bar NIH scientists from publishing in top medical journals, citing corruption and pharmaceutical influence.

more#robert-f-kennedy-jr

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

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AI paper mills are swamping science with garbage studies

AI-generated research papers are compromising the integrity of scientific knowledge by producing low-quality, misleading studies.

#trump-administration

NYC LGBT

Trump slammed for directing NIH to study people's 'regret' after transitioning

The Trump administration is directing NIH to study trans people's regret regarding gender-affirming care despite evidence showing low rates of regret.

fromThe Washington Post

DOJ questions science journal about bias, triggering free speech concerns

The U.S. attorney's letter to CHEST journal raises concerns regarding editorial partisanship and the potential impact on scientific integrity.

Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness

Trump administration dismisses contributors to climate assessment, raising concerns about future of crucial climate report.

Action criticized for undermining essential climate science and planning.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US environmental agency halts funding for its main science division

The Trump administration has blocked EPA research funding despite congressional appropriations.

The reorganization aims to integrate scientific staff but raises concerns about the impact on environmental research.

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Privacy professionals

Medical Journals Now Reportedly Under Government Scrutiny

NYC LGBT

Trump slammed for directing NIH to study people's 'regret' after transitioning

The Trump administration is directing NIH to study trans people's regret regarding gender-affirming care despite evidence showing low rates of regret.

fromThe Washington Post

DOJ questions science journal about bias, triggering free speech concerns

The U.S. attorney's letter to CHEST journal raises concerns regarding editorial partisanship and the potential impact on scientific integrity.

Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness

Trump administration dismisses contributors to climate assessment, raising concerns about future of crucial climate report.

Action criticized for undermining essential climate science and planning.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

US environmental agency halts funding for its main science division

The Trump administration has blocked EPA research funding despite congressional appropriations.

The reorganization aims to integrate scientific staff but raises concerns about the impact on environmental research.

more#trump-administration

Privacy professionals

Medical Journals Now Reportedly Under Government Scrutiny

Author Correction: 2023 summer warmth unparalleled over the past 2,000 years

In the version of the article initially published, Table 1 contained an error in the stated mean and 95% confidence range for 246 CE.

Defend scientific integrity and academic freedom

Advocates stress the importance of scientific integrity and academic freedom in addressing global issues.

Right-wing politics

The Scary Implications of U.S. Government Attacks on Medical Journals

Europe politics

Defend scientific integrity and academic freedom

Advocates stress the importance of scientific integrity and academic freedom in addressing global issues.

Right-wing politics

The Scary Implications of U.S. Government Attacks on Medical Journals

more#academic-freedom

Daily briefing: Bite marks on bones hint that Romans really did fight lions

Discovery of gladiator's pelvis marks indicates evidence of lion-human combat in Roman times.

Concerns arise over undisclosed use of AI in scientific papers affecting integrity.

The do's and don'ts of scientific image editing

"When you start out, you think you're the one who's stupid. But after ten years in science, you realize, okay, now I'm an expert and I still don't understand some of these figures."

OMG science

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump-Allied Prosecutor Sends Letters to Medical Journals Alleging Bias

Federal prosecutor accused medical journals of political bias, raising concerns over scientific discourse integrity.

Threats to medical journals may chill publication of research opposing political agendas.

Don't believe the hype - quantum tech can't yet solve real-world problems

It's concerning that major technological breakthroughs in quantum science are often short-lived, leading to retractions and skepticism only months after announcements.

OMG science

fromBig Think

Science's value, unlike NASA, cannot be destroyed by politics

Scientists fear a repeat of Nazi Germany's persecution reflected in U.S. policies by 2025.

When Scientists Don't Correct Errors, Misinformation and Deadly Consequences Can Follow

Scientific journals face challenges in correcting statistical errors in studies, often leading to detrimental consequences for patients.

fromPsychology Today

Safeguarding Scientific Integrity in the Age of AI

Scientific integrity requires the presentation of all data, including contradictory findings, to restore public trust in science.

Environment

EPA Wants to Gut Its Research Team. What Does that Mean for Clean Air and Water Rules?

Eliminating the Office of Research and Development could severely impact environmental regulations and the EPA's scientific integrity.

#elon-musk

It would be seen as political': why the Royal Society is torn over Elon Musk

The Royal Society faces a crisis over Elon Musk's controversial conduct.

Calls for Musk's expulsion highlight tensions within the scientific community.

A significant number of fellows criticize Musk's influence and actions.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Clash brewing at Royal Society over calls to expel Elon Musk

The Royal Society is discussing Elon Musk's alleged breaches of conduct due to concerns over misinformation.

It would be seen as political': why the Royal Society is torn over Elon Musk

The Royal Society faces a crisis over Elon Musk's controversial conduct.

Calls for Musk's expulsion highlight tensions within the scientific community.

A significant number of fellows criticize Musk's influence and actions.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Clash brewing at Royal Society over calls to expel Elon Musk

The Royal Society is discussing Elon Musk's alleged breaches of conduct due to concerns over misinformation.

more#elon-musk

#reproducibility-crisis

fromPsychology Today

Unreliable Biomedicine: A Book Review

The replication crisis in biomedicine stems from widespread data fraud and unreliability in research methods.

6 months ago

Science

'Publish or perish' culture blamed for reproducibility crisis

Pressure to publish significantly contributes to the perceived reproducibility crisis in biomedical research.

fromPsychology Today

Unreliable Biomedicine: A Book Review

The replication crisis in biomedicine stems from widespread data fraud and unreliability in research methods.

more#reproducibility-crisis

6 months ago

Science

'Publish or perish' culture blamed for reproducibility crisis