How a Scientific Fraud Reinvented Himself

How a Scientific Fraud Reinvented Himself

By David Cyranoski – New York Times Science is known for rigorous self-policing by the research community, yet it can seem that scientific fraud is rampant. Why do frauds think they can get away with it? The story of Hwang Woo-suk, a South Korean scientist who...
The secret to longevity lies in stem cell research

The secret to longevity lies in stem cell research

By Silicon Republic PhD researcher Áine Varley from the University of Galway explains her stem cell research which aims to unlock the secret to immortality in jellyfish-like sea creatures. “As a young child, I was a massive fan of the Horrible Science books written by...