A college student had to retract her paper. The move was ‘the starting point for a better study’
As a sophomore at Princeton University, Rishika Porandla took a course called “The Curious Scientist,” where students practice disciplinary research skills and act as a “PI” on a project of their choosing. Porandla didn’t have to think twice about what subject to dive into. In high school, she had studied the biodegradability of polyvinyl chloride … Continue reading A college student had to retract her paper. The move was ‘the starting point for a better study’
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Published: 10 August 2026
Source: Retraction Watch
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 11 August 2026
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