Science journalist, editor, product thinker. Managing editor at Retraction Watch. Signal: katetravis.05 - see also https://xitter.cf/t.co/Js0lWD2jDA
Washington, DC
Joined January 2009
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Some 19 years ago I covered the first World Conference on Research Integrity in Lisbon. My career took a different track for a while, but now I'm firmly back in this world, and excited for #wcri2026!
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"Why Retractions Matter": A conversation with our Ivan Oransky.
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Retraction guidelines updates:
* batch retractions
* communicating with authors
* purpose of retraction
* editor’s decision to retract
* aligning with NEW expressions of concern guidelines
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#Scholcomms
#RetractionGuideline
Yesterday at @peerrevcongress there were a few calls for @C0PE to revise its retraction guidelines. They did, released today. Read about the changes at @RetractionWatch: retractionwatch.com/2025/09/…
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Once upon a time, two science journalists had an idea for a blog about retractions. And on Aug. 3, 2010, Retraction Watch launched. Fifteen years and 6,700 posts later, that work seems more important than ever.
Happy 15th anniversary, Retraction Watch.
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The fakery behind a study on canvassing to change minds about gay marriage came to light 10 years ago thanks to two then-graduate students. I caught up with them to see what has -- and hasn't -- changed in the last decade. My latest for @RetractionWatch
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Why do nearly 45,000 scholarly papers cite themselves?
@DalmeetS finds out
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Today's moment of joy came from @AveryOrrall 's original headline for this story, which sadly did not make the cut:
Mistake-fin identity: Correction issued for paper that confused shark species 🦈🤣
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🎉Some personal news!🎉 I'm thrilled to join the @RetractionWatch team.
Please join us in welcoming two new Retraction Watch staff members: Managing editor @Kate_Travis, and reporter @AveryOrrall.
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This Wednesday!! There's still time to register!
Get the story behind award-winning stories in our next Connector Chat, featuring 2024 Cohn Prize winner @ushamcfarling of @statnews in conversation with @StevePadilla2 of @latimes.
To register: bit.ly/connector-chat-cohn
ALT A blue square graphic with the Connector Chats logo. The graphic has headshots of Usha Lee McFarling, National science correspondent at STAT, and Steve Padilla, Column One editor at the LA Times and the chat facilitator. The text reads, The story behind the story: A conversation with Usha Lee McFarling. Wednesday, October 9, 3:30 pm EDT / 12:30 pm PDT. Join us for a conversation on writing, reporting, and more with Usha Lee McFarling, winner of the 2024 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting. Register at bit.ly/connector-chat-cohn.
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Next week: Hear 2024 Cohn Prize winner @ushamcfarling of @statnews dive into the craft behind her award-winning stories with @StevePadilla2 in our next Connector Chat on Wednesday, 10/9 at 3:30 pm EDT.
To register: bit.ly/connector-chat-cohn
Among the stories they'll discuss:
Y'all, I'm pretty excited about our next Connector Chat. Join me on October 9 for a conversation with @ushamcfarling and @StevePadilla2 on finding stories, how to organize your reporting, the mechanics of writing, and more. Register now! connector.casw.org/events/th…
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