Tom Bartlett is a senior writer who covers science and ideas. Follow him on Twitter @tebartl.
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Research Integrity
After a data-fabrication scandal and a university investigation, the dishonesty researcher is trying to move on. But is the damage already done?
Anti-Science
In a new book, he argues that colleges need to do more to support scientists.
GPT vs. MIT
A bold claim that ChatGPT could flawlessly complete MIT’s undergraduate curriculum led three students to start digging. What they found led to the paper’s withdrawal.
College admissions
The Classic Learning Test has struggled to find much traction outside of Christian colleges. But its founder says the Sunshine State’s vote of confidence is opening doors.
Free Speech
She denounced Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and called law itself a “manifestation of white supremacy,” prompting condemnations.
Academic Workplace
In an interview, the college’s faculty chairman said he publicly resigned in a board meeting after deciding that the newly installed trustees weren’t interested in listening to students.
The New Governance
The tenure bids met opposition from the interim president and board members, six of whom were recently appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Angry students and professors denounced the decision.
Field Trip
The Johns Hopkins University professor has been a pioneer in the field of psychedelic research. Approaching the end of his life, he’s launching a new project that he hopes might help save the world.
Culture Wars
A new slate of trustees may mean disruption for the campus — starting with the possible dismissal of the president.
Culture Shift
Heterodox is attempting to promote its mission of open inquiry at a more grassroots level.