Topic: peer review
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Scientific Societies Protest Trump's Executive Order
A coalition of over fifty scientific organizations opposes a new executive order that imposes political controls on federal research grant funding, arguing it undermines the integrity of the independent, peer-review system. The order requires agency heads or political appointees to review and app...
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Did Perseverance Find Life on Mars?
NASA's Perseverance rover has found chemical and mineral evidence in Mars' Jezero Crater that aligns with ancient microbial activity, suggesting past habitable environments. While not definitive proof, the observed features are considered potential biosignatures, with conclusive answers expected ...
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Geoengineering Can't Solve Climate Change Alone
A recent study by leading scientists questions the effectiveness of geoengineering proposals for protecting polar ice, warning they may cause dangerous side effects rather than meaningful solutions. Proposed interventions, such as spreading reflective particles or building underwater barriers, co...
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Climate Scientists Condemn New US Climate Report as "Mockery of Science"
Over 85 climate scientists criticized the Department of Energy's climate report as unfit for policy due to selective data use and lack of credible scientific support. The report was accused of misrepresenting established climate science and ignoring decades of peer-reviewed research on climate ch...
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