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Many Scientists Admit Unethical Practices.

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"A surprising number of scientists engage in questionable research practices says a story at the Washington Post. According to a large-scale survey of scientific misbehavior, 15% admit to changing a study under pressure from a funding source. Other reasons for altering data include dropping data from a study based on a gut feeling and failing to include data that contradicts one's own research. This chart gives a quick rundown of the percentage of U.S. based scientists who reported having engaged in questionable research practices according to the survey."
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1804&e=3&u=/washpost/many_scientists_admit_to_misconduct
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/daily/graphics/misconduct_060905.html
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