Just to Get Published: An Insight Into the Scientific Lying

Article and illustration by Norbert Borski Scientific journals exist for one reason – sharing knowledge. The core idea is that major discoveries are published so the world and other researchers can stay updated on recent advancements. But what if something published is not true? What if our research turns out to be based on false…

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For some 209 lifetimes, for others a blink: what 20 years feels like

By Norbert Borski Illustration by Juul What is 20 years? For some, it is an eternity, for others a glimpse. For most students, 20 years represents the majority of theirs lives. If we assume to live for 80 years – a rather optimistic estimate – 20 years would only be a quarter of our lifetime. But…

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