OpinionAugust 1, 2023
Science Corrects Itself, Right? A Scandal at Stanford Says It Doesn’t
What does it take to correct the scientific record? And who—and what—stands in the way? The answer to both questions is: everyone
Stories by Ivan Oransky
Ivan Oransky is editor in chief of Spectrum and a distinguished writer in residence at New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. He is a co-founder of Retraction Watch and a volunteer member of the board of directors of the PubPeer Foundation.
PolicyMarch 23, 2017
Science Sting Exposes Corrupt Journal Publishers
A stunt reveals the problematic practices of predatory journals
PolicyFebruary 2, 2017
Scientists Protest Trump Order with Boycotts of Journals, Conferences
More than 4,500 academics have pledged to skip U.S.-based meetings
MedicineJanuary 4, 2017
New Study Raises Concerns About Morning Sickness Drug
An analysis of an early trial reveals missing data, high dropout rates and inconsistencies
The SciencesDecember 1, 2014
Scams Prompt Attempt to Plug Holes in Scientific Publishing System
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Public HealthApril 26, 2009
What is swine flu? U.S. declares public health emergency
The SciencesApril 19, 2009
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Space & PhysicsMarch 15, 2009
Space shuttle Discovery reaches orbit successfully
The SciencesMarch 11, 2009
At Intel STS Week, a 17-year-old on science, meeting President Obama, and a TV in the bathroom
The SciencesMarch 11, 2009
And the Intel Science Talent Search winners are...
The SciencesFebruary 28, 2009
Sebelius is pick for HHS secretary
The SciencesFebruary 22, 2009
Your guide to the Oscars--Or at least the science of the Oscars
The SciencesFebruary 15, 2009
Artificial life: Was Steven Spielberg onto something in E.T.?
EnvironmentFebruary 14, 2009
At AAAS, Al Gore urges scientists to get involved in climate change debate
February 11, 2009
Who are the 10 most important people working in science in 2009?
The SciencesFebruary 5, 2009
James Watson--yes, that Watson--to discuss...how to train scientists better?
February 3, 2009
Farewell, pygmy rabbit? Officials may give up on an endangered species
HealthJanuary 31, 2009
RIP: The Medscape Journal of Medicine, an open-access pioneer, stops publishing new papers
The SciencesJanuary 29, 2009
Ivan No, or why you shouldn't name your kid after me: He might become a criminal
HealthJanuary 13, 2009
Confirmed: Peanut butter is culprit in 400 U.S. salmonella cases
TechnologyJanuary 12, 2009
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HealthJanuary 11, 2009
Peanut butter may be to blame for salmonella outbreak
Space & PhysicsJanuary 11, 2009
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Space & PhysicsJanuary 10, 2009
Tonight's moon will rival last month's massive bright perigee