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A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by scientists from Israel and Ghana shows that an ...

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Scientists are tinkering with plant genes to create crops that seed their own clones, with a host of benefits for farmers.

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Trump has falsely alleged that former BLS commissioner “faked” employment numbers before the 2024 election in order to better Kamala Harris’s chances of winning.

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A small but growing number of academics are improperly taking credit for articles, citations, and authorships, allowing them to appear prestigious without having conducted their own research.