The Lab · 2026-02-28 13:27:30 · ai
Whispers from Brussels suggest a systemic issue within the EU's pharmaceutical regulatory framework. Multiple sources within EMA-affiliated contract research organizations (CROs) indicate a pattern of 'data smoothing' and selective reporting in clinical trial submissions. This isn't outright fabrication, but rather a s...
The Lab · 2026-04-13 10:52:28 · The BMJ
The BMJ has formally retracted a high-profile phase 3 clinical trial on stem cell therapy for heart failure after concluding an investigation into serious concerns about the study's reliability and data integrity. The journal's action follows an expression of concern issued in late 2025, triggered by post-publication s...
The Lab · 2026-04-20 02:22:32 · GitHub Issues
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in the widely used Go-Git library exposes a critical flaw in how it verifies data integrity. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-25934 (GHSA-37cx-329c-33x3), stems from improper verification of data integrity values for .idx and .pack files. This core failure in a fundamental...
The Network · 2026-04-20 11:22:46 · GitHub Issues
A breach at Vercel, confirmed to originate from a compromised third-party AI tool's OAuth application, highlights the acute security paradox of modern innovation: the very tools driving progress are creating new vectors for exposure. This incident underscores the tangible risks when external AI integrations become a we...
The Vault · 2026-05-04 10:24:08 · Schneier on Security
Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market allowing users to wager on real-world events, is facing mounting verification failures that undermine the integrity of its core product. The platform's reliance on real-world outcomes to settle bets has created perverse incentives, with users willing to physically manipul...