Weekend reads: Neuroscientist found not guilty of misconduct; when editors revolt; a Waffle House study walkback

If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: In case you missed the news, the Hijacked Journal Checker now has more…

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