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retraction

What Went Wrong with the Tungsten Oxide Study?

January 7, 2026

A recent study on tungsten oxide films has been pulled back. The research was about how adding molybdenum ions and heating affects the surface and electrical properties of these films. The goal was to see if they could be used in photonic devices. But why was it retracted? The journal Heliyon decid

environment

Alaska's Chance to Lead: Why Glyphosate Should Be Banned Now

December 12, 2025

Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w

health

Why Some COVID-19 Vaccine Plans Got It Wrong

November 16, 2025

The world scrambled to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Many countries used complex methods to decide who got the vaccine first. One such method was a study that tried to combine different mathematical models. The goal was to prioritize vaccine doses for those who needed them most. The study had

science

The Blurry Line of Science Retractions

April 28, 2025

Scientific journals often pull back articles that have problems. This is how science fixes its own mistakes. Usually, this happens when there's cheating, honest blunders, or legal issues. But lately, there's a new trend. Some articles are getting retracted for political reasons. A journal called "Na

science

The Mystery of the Withdrawn Study on Online Learning

April 8, 2025

When it comes to online learning, there are many factors that can influence how well students learn. One study tried to figure out how these factors work together. It was published in a well-known journal. However, things didn't go as planned. The study was later withdrawn. This is not a common occu