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Far more authors use AI to write science papers than

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 12th September 2025

Finding highlights promise, questions about detectors of AI-generated text Summary While AI-generated text has become remarkably sophisticated, researchers are actively exploring methods to detect it. Identifying patterns in vocabulary choices, sentence structure, and stylistic inconsistencies Read More

Education, Research & Positions

Fifteen years later, <cite>Science</cite> retracts ‘arsenic life’ paper despite study

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 24th July 2025

Belated decision on widely disputed 2010 study pleases some critics but puzzles and dismays others Summary A controversial 2010 study, the details of which are omitted here, has finally reached a decision, sparking mixed reactions. While some Read More

Education, Research & Positions

‘Lazy’ authors? One in six scientific papers mischaracterize work they

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 18th July 2025

New study of long-standing problem takes novel approach, asking cited authors to evaluate accuracy Summary A new study tackles a persistent problem by employing a unique methodology: directly engaging cited authors. This approach involves asking Read More