academicintegrity7.63 min read Journal Breach of Anonymity Sparks Controversy Over Dark Matter Paper
A postdoctoral researcher at MIT, Thomas Harvey, faced a breach of confidentiality after flagging errors in a paper by William George and Thomas Johansson that claims to eliminate the need for dark matter. The journal Physics of Fluids disclosed Harvey’s identity to the authors, who responded with what Harvey described as a threat. Although the authors acknowledged a mathematical error, they maintain their core conclusions are valid. AIP Publishing is currently reviewing the case, and eight referees have recommended the paper be retracted, though the journal is proceeding with a formal comment-and-response process instead.
1 hour ago•Source: Retraction Watch
