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Yes, we have no neutrons : an eye-opening tour through the twists and turns of bad science / A. K. Dewdney

An examination of eight cases of scientific error and flawed research, ranging from cold fusion to the Biosphere project. This work analyses fundamental mistakes made within major research centres and identifies the logic behind various controversial scientific claims.

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