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science1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversial Superconductivity Scientist Ranga Dias Removed

Physicist Ranga Dias has been terminated from the University of Rochester following a formal investigation that concluded he engaged in research misconduct related to his controversial claims of high-temperature superconductivity. Dias' papers, which initially reported breakthroughs in superconductivity at high temperatures, were retracted due to data reliability concerns. Despite Dias' denial of wrongdoing and a dismissed lawsuit claiming bias in the investigation, the university's decision was upheld by the Board of Trustees.

via Ars Technica|

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science2 years ago•7 min saved

"Controversial Retraction Threatens Superconductor Research by Ranga Dias"

The work of Ranga Dias, a professor at the University of Rochester, is being questioned due to allegations of research misconduct and a looming retraction of a scientific paper. The paper in question describes the behavior of manganese sulfide under pressure, but allegations of data fabrication/falsification have led to doubts about the validity of the findings. Dias had previously made headlines for claiming the discovery of a room-temperature superconductor, which remains largely unconfirmed. Critics have also found instances of plagiarism in Dias's doctoral thesis. The University of Rochester and the University of Nevada, where Dias's co-authors are based, are aware of the proposed retraction and will follow their policies for handling misconduct allegations.

via The New York Times|

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