AskDifferent #39 – In this episode of #AskDifferent, Elisabeth Bik takes us behind the scenes of her work as a 'science detective’, where she meticulously scans thousands of published research papers for signs of fraud – having uncovered manipulated and duplicated images in over 7,600 scientific papers. But what drives scientists to fake data, and how does this impact all of us? Tune in to learn about the challenges of detecting fraud and hear Elisabeth Bik’s compelling message on the urgent need for systemic change. For her tireless fight to preserve integrity in research, she was awarded the 2024 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research. Photo: Michel & Co.
AskDifferent #39 – In this episode of #AskDifferent, Elisabeth Bik takes us behind the scenes of her work as a 'science detective’, where she meticulously scans thousands of published research papers for signs of fraud – having uncovered manipulated and duplicated images in over 7,600 scientific papers. But what drives scientists to fake data, and how does this impact all of us? Tune in to learn about the challenges of detecting fraud and hear Elisabeth Bik’s compelling message on the urgent need for systemic change. For her tireless fight to preserve integrity in research, she was awarded the 2024 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research. Photo: Michel & Co.