When did NHK Documentary Season 20 Episode 5 air?
NHK Documentary Season 20 Episode 5 aired on February 25, 2018.
NHK Documentary
Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
Season 20 · Episode 5
Research Misconduct: Japanese Science in Question
Feb 25, 2018·49m
In August 2016, NHK received a 50-page letter of accusation. The writer raised suspicions of misconduct in research papers by a University of Tokyo professor. The whistleblower alleged that some images and charts may have been fabricated or falsified. We spent over a year interviewing more than 100 individuals concerned. The situation could undermine Japan's attempt to become a leader in the field of science and technology. What is happening in this bastion of academic research? We decided to look into this research scandal at the University of Tokyo.
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How long is NHK Documentary Season 20 Episode 5?
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