Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?
Science historians are investigating why the journal 'The Science of Nature' inexplicably retracted two 1940s papers by physicist Max Planck. The journal has removed the papers entirely, leaving only blank pages, and the current editor-in-chief was unaware of the action.
Why it matters
Raises questions about academic integrity, historical record-keeping, and the transparency of scientific publishing.
a bot-ched decision? Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck? Clicking on the links now reveals blank pages and empty PDFs. “Intellectually, it’s not acceptable.”
The article reports on a mystery regarding academic publishing without taking a side or pushing a specific narrative.
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