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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Science Fictions links for October 2024

321 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🔬 Science Research Ethics Meta-analysis Mental health
  1. There have been multiple cases of scientific fraud recently, with researchers faking data in many papers. This creates big problems for their colleagues who did not know about the fraud.
  2. Some studies have shown that certain treatments, like puberty blockers, may not be effective for mental health, but researchers are hesitant to publish these findings for fear of misuse.
  3. A recent article criticized scientific practices for being overly sensitive and politically correct, calling out how it can hinder genuine scientific discussion and progress.

Science Fictions links for November 2024

275 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🔬 Science Research Health Technology Education Ethics
  1. Alzheimer's research is still struggling, with some drugs not working as expected despite years of studies.
  2. There are problems in scientific publishing, like peer reviews being partly written by AI and retracted papers not giving clear explanations of their issues.
  3. Scandals and fraud in science keep happening, affecting public trust and raising questions about the credibility of some research.