Is transparency bad for science?

As leading scientists question the use and abuse of freedom of information, Index looks at the data wars and the limits of scientific debate. Richard Smith calls for open access, veteran whistleblower Peter Wilmshurst questions a culture of silence, Michael Blastland considers our fear of uncertainty, Sam Geall looks at environmental cover-ups in China and Tracey Brown explains why law can be bad for your health.

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