There has been some criticism of the process scientists use to check each other's work. Today we take a deep dive into peer review to determine how broken it really is.
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AUA: Changing Dark Energy, Twin Paradox, and What's Next for CERN
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Mar 2025
AUA: The Early Universe, Quantum Interpretations, and Asteroids
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Jul 21
AI, bounties and culture change, how scientists are taking on errors
A simple methodological error meant that for years researchers considered drinking moderate amounts of alcohol to be healthy. Now plenty of evidence suggests that isn't the case, but errors like this still plague the scientific literature. So, how can the scientific literature be ... Show More
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EVSN - Mars is the Future, the Day the Dinos Died, a Star's Death in 3 Acts, & More!
From Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Let's take a fast-paced journey thru all that's new in space and astronomy, including new info on the origins of the Dino Killing asteroid, a star being nommed by a star, a deep dive into Mars exploration, and tales from the launch pad. We've ... Show More
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