Tag: science
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Two good friends arguing...
In a closely watched case, a Taiwanese court today dismissed an industrial conglomerate's defamation suit against an academic whose research suggested that elevated cancer rates in central Taiwan were caused by emissions from the conglomerate's chemical plants. Despite the favorable ruling, "the case has already had a chilling effect on Taiwan's academic community," claims Severia…
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(Fabricated) Research is research! And that's final!
Diederik Stapel, the former Tilburg University professor who fabricated dozens of research studies, has been spared a trial after reaching a settlement with Dutch prosecutors. He will do 120 hours of community service and forgo benefits from his former employer that would have been equivalent to 1.5 years of salary. Stapel was a high-profile social…
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Cockroaches, science, control freaks...
New technologies can help us control a cockroach with Kinect. [1] This is why most people need technology and science for. To CONTROL things... However... ...are everything susceptible to control? ...would YOU like to be controlled? ...would you like to control e.g. love and turn it on and off with a switch?
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The science for not believing in Science...
Science tries to find the science begind the people who do not believe in Science. [1] You see, "science" is the new regime. And you must be really crazy not to believe in it. Your mind MUST be programmed not to believe it. But don't worry! We will cure you... > Help translate the Harmonia…
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Guns, gun research, unethical scientists
After getting the cold shoulder from the federal government for 17 years, U.S. scientists who study the public health impact of gun-related violence are finally getting a warm embrace. A report issued today by the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) lays out a national strategy for firearms research that identifies…
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