Major Scientific Scandals That Changed History
Scientific Fraud - A curated collection from BobbyBroccoli
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever wondered how someone could lose a Ph.D in 127 pages or almost fake their way to a Nobel Prize? Dive deep into BobbyBroccoli's Scientific Fraud rabbit hole to uncover the bizarre world of academic deception and scientific controversy. From criminal cloning schemes to swirling suspicions at Bell Labs, each video peels back the layers of a fascinating and scandalous tale. And the surprising detail you'll uncover? Let's just say it involves a shocking twist involving a rigged cold fusion experiment. Watch in order or skip around — each video adds a new layer.
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How to lose a Ph.D in 127 pages
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Watching this saga unfold is like witnessing a scientific soap opera - drama, deceit, and duplicating graphs! The downfall of Jan Hendrik Schön proves that even geniuses can fall from grace.
How to catch a criminal cloner
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Who knew eggs could crack a cloning king's facade? The downfall starts with a simple question in this gripping saga of scientific scandal and shattered illusions.
Suspicions are swirling and Bell Labs is burning
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Just when you thought the plot couldn't thicken, Jan Hendrik Schön turns up the heat at Bell Labs, creating a scandal so juicy it makes soap operas look tame. Plastic fantastic, indeed.
The man who faked human cloning
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The man who faked human cloning: A rollercoaster of scientific scandal, national pride, and celebrity status that will make you question everything you thought you knew about cloning and ethics.
The man who almost faked his way to a Nobel Prize
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Damn, Schön almost pulled a fast one on the Nobel Prize committee with his "plastic fantastic" discoveries. The thrill of deception mixed with the ambition of a postdoc - a real-life science thriller!
The "Conspiracy" to Kill Cold Fusion
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A story of scientific promise turned scandal, where a world-changing invention is met with skepticism and career-ruining consequences in this intriguing look at the rise and fall of cold fusion.
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