The Daubert test was intended to make scientific evidence admitted in courts more reliable and trustworthy – but has it?
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Are Judges Gatekeepers of Science in the Courts?
Short answer: yes, judges do act as gatekeepers of scientific evidence.
Evaluating Scientific Evidence in Court with the “Daubert Test”
The “Daubert test” was introduced in 1993, as the result of a Supreme Court case, to evaluate scientific evidence in the courts.
Alternative Careers in Science
As a student of science, you have many career opportunities beyond working in the ivory tower which you may not have even considered. Learn about alternative careers in science in this post by Sheeva Azma and Nidhi Parekh.