Attack in Solingen: Don’t lose sight of academics among migrants
On August 27, 2024, a knife attack occurred in Solingen that deeply shocked German society. The suspected perpetrator, a Syrian immigrant, was arrested by police …
Supporting Persecuted or War-Affected Scholars Through Academic Solidarity
Knowledge should know no borders, and academic communities worldwide must stand together in solidarity with at-risk scholars. In response to the increasing challenges faced by …
Trust in Science Undermined by Academic Misconduct
In a shocking revelation, Richard Eckert, a former department chair at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, has been found guilty of fabricating data in 13 …
Rising Trend of Fraudulent Publications Undermines Academic Integrity
In a disturbing revelation, Laura Schaefer, a professor of mechanical engineering at Rice University, discovered her name falsely attributed to four scientific papers in areas …
Addressing 14 Risk Factors Could Cut Global Dementia Cases by Nearly Half
Building on groundbreaking research, a new Lancet report details how nearly half of global dementia cases could be either prevented or delayed by addressing 14 …
A Nation’s Ordeal: Lives under the Clutches of Authority and Oppression Following the Coup Attempt in Turkey
On July 15, 2016, a coup attempt in Turkey was followed by a series of controversial practices adopted by the government to consolidate its authority. …
The Gap is Closing: Medical Nutrition is Redefining the Role of Dietary Supplements
As the public turns increasingly to dietary supplements, with as many as 86% of adults in the U.S. using them, skepticism about their long-term benefits …
Intensive Animal Farming and Pandemics: How Our Meat Addiction Creates New Health Risks
Intensive animal farming poses significant health risks to humans. Virologists warn that the close living conditions between humans and animals create ideal conditions for the …
Is Academic Freedom Guaranteed?
The pressing issue of academic freedom in the United States, especially among researchers studying online misinformation, is currently under discussion. A recent article in Science …
Honoring Excellence: 2023 Prof. Dr. Haluk Savaş Awards at AAR’s Annual Retreat
The prestigious 2023 Prof. Dr. Haluk Savaş Awards, organized by Academics At Risk (AAR), are set to be presented during the annual retreat on June …