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But numbers remain steady for researchers who commit scientific misconduct.

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President Donald Trump and his team view the Environmental Protection Agency as a threat to US prosperity. Workers have been waiting for the axe to fall.

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Five oil and chemical companies which promised to divert plastic from environment accused of producing 132m tonnes of it

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The Walkley Foundation is forcing journalists to pick between industry recognition and self-respect.

Campaigners who want scrutiny of biometrics research on Uyghurs, Tibetans and other groups are frustrated by slow progress. Campaigners who want scrutiny of biometrics research on Uyghurs, Tibetans an...

Ancient humans painted scenes in Indonesian caves more than 45,000 years ago, but their art is disappearing rapidly. Researchers are trying to discover what’s causing the damage and how to stop it �...

Ancient humans painted scenes in Indonesian caves more than 45,000 years ago, but their art is disappearing rapidly. Researchers are trying to discover what’s causing the damage and how to stop it �...

New revelations around a carbon deal in Malaysian Borneo criticized for its opacity have led to further calls for clarity and transparency about the project. Two international carbon credit project de...

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