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'Avalanche' of spider-paper retractions shakes behavioural-ecology community

Authors :
Viglione, Giuliana
Source :
Nature. February 13, 2020, Vol. 578 Issue 7794, p199, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Allegations of fabricated data have prompted a university investigation and some soul-searching. Allegations of fabricated data have prompted a university investigation and some soul-searching.<br />Author(s): Giuliana Viglione Author Affiliations: 'Avalanche' of spider-paper retractions shakes behavioural-ecology community Studies of social spiders such as Stegodyphus dumicola (pictured) have come under close scrutiny. Credit: Bernard Dupont (CC [...]

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Subjects :
Electronic data processing -- Evaluation
Spiders -- Behavior -- Social aspects
Zoological research -- Ethical aspects
Research fraud -- Investigations
Company legal issue
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
578
Issue :
7794
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.660675794
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-00287-y
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