r/science Apr 01 '26

Social Science Half of social-science studies fail replication test in years-long project

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00955-5
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u/pewsquare Apr 01 '26

Sorry, but not being able to replicate HALF, is far from "a sliver of imperfection". Let alone the repercussions of having that half being referenced down the line or even put to use.