Sloppy science - Fiddling with scienceThe lines between real and fake are becoming increasingly blurred. This applies to scientific knowledge as well. Fortunately, most people still rely on the academic world as an independent source of facts and hypotheses. However, malicious individuals and mechanisms are eroding this status: unreliable publications in dubious journals or AI-generated results from obscure universities. But it is also closer to home: academics who cherry-pick from their measurement results and integrity rules that are not being upheld. In short, scientific fraud is everywhere and becoming increasingly insidious. Award-winning science journalist Stan van Pelt provides examples of this malpractice and thrilling exposés. He wrote about it in Sloppy Science (2025).Read more
Let’s make peace workOur world today is plagued by numerous wars and conflicts. How can these be understood, and more importantly: be resolved and prevented? PAX is a Dutch organization trying to end armed conflict and building inclusive peace. Director Rolien Sasse, who has a lot of experience in conflict areas, published the book Vrede. Wat het is en waarom het kan (2025) in which she distinguishes hard power (weapons) from soft power (diplomacy). Soft power is often overlooked, but indispensable for lasting peace.Read more
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