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276 Episode
NHK Documentary - Season 20 Episode 5 Research Misconduct: Japanese Science in Question
In August 2016, NHK received a 50-page letter of accusation. The writer raised suspicions of misconduct in research papers by a University of Tokyo professor. The whistleblower alleged that some images and charts may have been fabricated or falsified. We spent over a year interviewing more than 100 individuals concerned. The situation could undermine Japan's attempt to become a leader in the field of science and technology. What is happening in this bastion of academic research? We decided to look into this research scandal at the University of Tokyo.
- Year: 2024
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK
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