Particle 101: Retracted research, Particle, July 2025
Retracting research is an important part of the scientific process.
Research into nicotine use by young Aussies and a study on an Eastern grey kangaroo pox virus have something in common. Both papers were recently retracted – an uncommon but vital part of the research process.
A retraction is when a published scientific paper is deemed flawed or unreliable. This means the research is no longer cited – effectively removing it from the scientific bookshelf.
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