The Atlantic Explores Francesca Gino’s Counterfeit Self

When behavior-science researchers face allegations of misconduct, there seems to be a curious correlation. Take, for example, the case of Marc Hauser, a former Harvard psychologist who was found to have manipulated data. Then there’s Lawrence Sanna, a University of Pennsylvania psychologist who resigned amid similar allegations. Diederik Stapel, a Dutch social psychologist, fabricated data …

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The COVID-Origin Controversy Creates Divergent Realities

The origin of COVID-19 has always been a matter of speculation, particularly regarding the lab-leak theory. The evidence surrounding this theory has involved sources such as anonymous government officials, leaked materials, and vague information about individuals falling ill. The information has been fragmented and messy, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. However, a major …

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