Cognitive psychologist Barbara Drescher joins us to discuss the common mistakes scientists make, and what happens to the science when their research goes wrong.
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Journalist David Dobbs explains the case against Marc Hauser, a prominent Harvard evolutionary biologist who was recently found guilty of scientific misconduct.
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David Dobbs talks about Marc Hauser, which is rather interesting.
Then, Barbara Drescher talks about common mistakes made by scientists (sort of an extension of the theme).
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I am sad to report that it is indeed confirmed by official sources that primatologist Marc Hauser engaged in several instances of what is being termed misconduct while carrying out experiments in his lab.
Dean Michael Smith issued the following letter to members of the Harvard community today…
Marc Hauser, whom I've discussed before a few times, has resigned from his position at Harvard. This was somewhat unexpected.
Marc Hauser, a well-known Harvard psychology professor who has been on leave since an internal investigation found him guilty of eight counts of scientific misconduct, is…