Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Dr James Heathers for a sharp, insightful, and often entertaining deep dive into the hidden flaws of modern research - and what we can do about them.
James is a physiologist and science communicator known for his groundbreaking work on research integrity and scientific error detection. He has published widely in the areas of heart rate variability, experimental design, and meta-research. A leading voice on scientific misconduct, James has exposed several high-profile cases of data fabrication, bringing critical issues in science into the public eye.
In this talk, he blends technical expertise with a sharp wit to reveal how misconduct happens, why it matters, and the practical steps we can take to make science more reliable and transparent. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or simply curious about how science works behind the scenes, this is a must-watch.
Topics covered:
- Detecting errors and fraud in scientific research
- The psychology and incentives driving misconduct
- Case studies of high-profile data fabrication
- Practical reforms for transparency and reliability in science
#ResearchIntegrity #ScientificMisconduct #MetaResearch #JamesHeathers #OpenScience
Join Dr James Heathers for a sharp, insightful, and often entertaining deep dive into the hidden flaws of modern research - and what we can do about them.
James is a physiologist and science communicator known for his groundbreaking work on research integrity and scientific error detection. He has published widely in the areas of heart rate variability, experimental design, and meta-research. A leading voice on scientific misconduct, James has exposed several high-profile cases of data fabrication, bringing critical issues in science into the public eye.
In this talk, he blends technical expertise with a sharp wit to reveal how misconduct happens, why it matters, and the practical steps we can take to make science more reliable and transparent. Whether you’re a researcher, student, or simply curious about how science works behind the scenes, this is a must-watch.
Topics covered:
- Detecting errors and fraud in scientific research
- The psychology and incentives driving misconduct
- Case studies of high-profile data fabrication
- Practical reforms for transparency and reliability in science
#ResearchIntegrity #ScientificMisconduct #MetaResearch #JamesHeathers #OpenScience
