The prevalent distrust of science

Article Abstract:

Distrust of science is still widespread among people even though science has made their life better. People are made to distrust science partly by the exaggerated claims of scientists that do not develop as promised. Views such as the evolutionary theory make people lose their sense of dignity and challenge their deeply held beliefs. People also try to ignore or hide from unacceptable scientific discoveries. Scientists must avoid overspeculation. A reconciliation needs to be made between the scientific community and the skeptics through education and cooperation among the religious people.

Social aspects, Science, Religion and science, Skepticism

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Conflicts of interest declared

Article Abstract:

Most peer referees are selflessly helpful in the process of critique and publication of colleagues' research, but professional scientists should never hesitate to disqualify themselves in the event of conflict of interest. Nature has recently encountered a spate of such cases where, by accident or intent, publication of worthy research has been hindered by referees whose immediate interests lie in the publication of papers on the same topic. Referees should err on the side of caution and declare themselves ineligible.

Ethical aspects, Conflict of interests (Agency), Peer review, Conflicts of interest, Referees

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Atom microscopy comes of age

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A research team from MIT have employed atom-based interferometers to measure the low-energy collision of atoms. The instrument has a mono-energetic beam of sodium atoms and consists of three 200-nanometer diffraction gratings. The researchers opine that the experiment improves the sensitivity of the measurements and also helps derive more information about the scattering processes.

Research, Methods, Equipment and supplies, Collisions (Nuclear physics), Particle collisions, Scattering (Physics), Microscope and microscopy, Microscopes, Microscopy

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