Summary The Cold Fusion Debacle and the purported discovery of the Piltdown man stand as two of the greatest shams perpetrated over the course of scientific history. Have the people of science learned anything from the real or alleged Goldbricks of the past? Experts in the field seem to think not. Today's scientists are under mounting pressure to achieve results. If they do not, they risk losing research grants and/or a chance at University tenure. How do these inherent conflicts of interest impact the integrity of medical and scientific discovery and how do they affect our society at large?
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Dean Stockwell Sergei Khrushchev Arthur C. Clarke Bill Rogers
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 31, 1997
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Liberty International Entertainment Inc.
Language : English
Production companies : Epiphany Pictures
Summary The Cold Fusion Debacle and the purported discovery of the Piltdown man stand as two of the greatest shams perpetrated over the course of scientific history. Have the people of science learned anything from the real or alleged Goldbricks of the past? Experts in the field seem to think not. Today's scientists are under mounting pressure to achieve results. If they do not, they risk losing research grants and/or a chance at University tenure. How do these inherent conflicts of interest impact the integrity of medical and scientific discovery and how do they affect our society at large?
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 31, 1997
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Liberty International Entertainment Inc.
Language : English
Production companies : Epiphany Pictures
