Science Fictions

Science Fictions focuses on critiquing poor scientific practices and studies, highlighting the prevalence of misinformation, retracted papers, and unethical behavior in the scientific community. It encourages skepticism, advocating for rigorous research and transparency in science publishing, while also exploring the implications of social media on science communication.

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The hottest Substack posts of Science Fictions

And their main takeaways
248 implied HN points 28 Jan 24
  1. Bad science continues to be published despite scandals and fraud being uncovered.
  2. AI tools hold promise for scientific research but there are challenges in implementation and potential overclaiming.
  3. Evidence of unethical practices like journal bribery and scientific fraud highlight ongoing issues in the scientific community.
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229 implied HN points 09 Aug 23
  1. LK-99, the 'room-temperature superconductor', turned out not to be true despite initial social media hype and extravagant claims.
  2. Transparency in scientific publication processes, like preprints and peer review at eLife, can lead to challenges like circulating false claims.
  3. The approval of new drugs for Alzheimer's disease may not always mean groundbreaking results, highlighting the importance of critically analyzing scientific breakthrough claims.
248 implied HN points 25 Jul 23
  1. The podcast "The Studies Show" discusses controversial scientific topics weekly with an English/Scottish accent combo.
  2. Episodes include topics like Aspartame, Psychedelics, Breastfeeding, and Vaping, among others.
  3. Listeners can subscribe for free on the podcast's Substack page and access episodes on various platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.