A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.
WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.
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Liu M, Trumbell J, Kim G et al. · 2024 · Preprint
This study investigated whether organizational characteristics of mothers’ verbalizations (i.e., co-construction skills) when creating attachment-related stories with their children are related to maternal behavioral sensitivity and child…
Němcová Y, Knotek P, Jadrná I et al. · 2024 · Journal of phycology
Mallomonas thrive primarily in freshwaters and dominate plankton communities, especially in oligotrophic waters. The cells have a siliceous cell covering of regularly arranged scales. Despite their ecological importance, the intricate…
Szarmach SJ, Beam JK, Moore M et al. · 2024 · Preprint
ABSTRACT Seasonal migration allows animals to use habitat where conditions are unfavorable for part of the year but may constrain breeding ranges due to the costs of longer migrations as ranges expand poleward. In species with large…
Needham BL, Dokshina D, Ali T et al. · 2025 · American journal of epidemiology
The objective of this study was to determine whether exposure to structural racism-related state laws is associated with cardiovascular health among a racially and ethnically diverse sample of US adults. Data were from the Database of…
Zarobkiewicz MK, Lehman N, Kowalska W et al. · 2025 · Advances in clinical and experimental medicine : official organ Wroclaw Medical University
Background Gamma-delta (γδ) T cells comprise an important subset of human T cells, responding to viral and bacterial infections, and are significant for cancer immunosurveillance. Human γδ T cells are divided into 5 major subsets, namely…
Krieglstein F, Jansen S, Meusel F et al. · 2024 · Acta psychologica
A growing body of research focuses on optimizing retrieval processes to help learners recall information from memory. The context-dependent memory effect suggests that information retrieval is more effective when the retrieval context…
Shimizu Y, Kudo Y, Karasawa K · 2024 · Acta psychologica
Identifying and improving existing morality perceptions regarding older adults is crucial for fostering intergenerational cooperation and constructing an inclusive society. In this study, we conducted two online experiments with Japanese…
Veshchitskii A, Shkorbatova P, Efimova E et al. · 2024 · The Journal of comparative neurology
Rat strains differ in physiology, behavior, and recovery after central nervous system injury. To assess these differences, we compared the gross and local anatomy and neuromorphology of the lumbar spinal cord of the Wistar and Dark Agouti…
Melkevik O, Jeppesen LS, Folke S et al. · 2025 · European journal of psychotraumatology
Background : Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious and debilitating condition among military veterans. Exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) may lead to PTSD and PTE sensitivity may be influenced by the personality…
Carrera-Aubesart A, Li J, Contreras E et al. · 2024 · Preprint
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are regarded as a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics in the face of ever-increasing resistance. Our research has focused on crotalicidin (Ctn), an AMP from a snake venom, and a fragment thereof,…
Awaluddin K, Mayfield AB, Tew KS et al. · 2025 · Marine environmental research
Ocean acidification (OA) and warming pose significant threats to marine ecosystems, particularly by reducing calcium carbonate availability for marine calcifiers. Given that seagrasses can capture and store excess carbon, this study aimed…
Vardarli E, Bhattarai N, El Ayadi A et al. · 2025 · PloS one
Introduction Major burns results in the rapid and profound accumulation of lipid in peripheral tissues, but its impact on muscle metabolic function is unclear. Given previous reports demonstrating that lipid oversupply compromises…
Legrand FD, Jeandet P, Polidori G et al. · 2025 · Psychology of sport and exercise
This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of a brief session of group-based running on feelings of energy and fatigue, comparing exercise in a local nature reserve versus an outdoor built environment, and a sedentary control…
Kwon M, Kim SA, Kim J · 2025 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
Background/Objectives : This study investigated the mediating effects of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and depression on the relationship between the ability to perform movements and death preparation among older adults…
paban v, Feraud L, Weills A et al. · 2024 · Preprint
In the context of an aging population, concerns surrounding memory function become increasingly prevalent, particularly as individuals transition into middle age and beyond. This study investigated neurofeedback (NFB) as a potential early…
Borden JB, Gibbs JP, Vanek JP et al. · 2024 · Preprint
As the fastest-growing form of land use, urbanization drives profound environmental change that reshapes biodiversity. Studies often characterize biodiversity patterns along urban-rural gradients with statistical models that include one or…
Gordon G, Nadar T, Green A · 2026 · Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology
Background : Sprint performance, including acceleration, maximal velocity and deceleration, is crucial for athletic success in field and court-based sports; however, deceleration remains understudied despite its role in change of direction…
Rössler J, Ott S, Li Y et al. · 2025 · Journal of clinical anesthesia
Background Chronic-kidney-disease (CKD) is prevalent among adults undergoing noncardiac surgery, with surgery-related factors potentially worsening CKD or triggering acute kidney injury (AKI). We hypothesized that CKD patients experience…
Kormann S, Semadeni GM, Weber M et al. · 2024 · ACG case reports journal
Subepithelial gastric tumors are a diagnostic challenge. Endoscopic ultrasound allows differentiation. Lesions originating from the submucosal layer can be resected using endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Surgery or endoscopic…
Yöyen E, Barış TG · 2026 · World journal of psychiatry
Workplace violence (Type II), which is defined as verbal, physical and sexual assault behaviour directed at healthcare workers by patients and their relatives, is a complex concept arising from a variety of individual, social, economic,…
Gordon P, Urquhart E, Oad S et al. · 2024 · Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association
Objective To assess whether prostate biopsy rates have altered with the July 2018 change in Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) rebates supporting multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for diagnosing prostate cancer.…
Lukenda K, Sülzenbrück S, Sutter C · 2024 · Preprint
This study investigates the impact of expressive writing on work stress, employing a 2 x 3 x 2 factorial design. Participants, pre-selected for high stress levels, were randomly assigned to either an experimental or control group and…
Egger T, Gander M, Dumser B et al. · 2025 · European journal of psychotraumatology
Background: Refugees are at elevated risk of trauma-related disorders. Unresolved attachment is a vulnerability factor for post-traumatic stress, yet its role in Afghan refugees remains underexplored. This is the first study to assess…
Ito K, Yamashita R, Kasai S et al. · 2026 · IJU case reports
Introduction Peritoneal carcinomatosis in patients with advanced bladder cancer is a rare but lethal event following robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). We report a case of an unusual clinical course in which peritoneal dissemination…
Leukel C, Loibl K, Leuders T · 2024 · Trends in neuroscience and education
Background Problem-solving and learning in mathematics involves sensory perception and processing. Multisensory integration may contribute by enhancing sensory estimates. This study aims to assess if combining visual and somatosensory…
Struyf S, Koster EHW, Van Beveren ML et al. · 2026 · Psychologica Belgica
Introduction Emotion regulation (ER) plays a crucial role in children and adolescents' emotional well-being. However, the use of adaptive strategies often remains challenging during early adolescence, partly because cognitive functions…
Lindelien CM, Xu X, Knox AS et al. · 2024 · Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology
Long-term metal remediation in wetland treatment systems (WTSs) involves facilitating dissimilatory sulfate reduction to produce sulfide and mineralize metals in deep sediments. We evaluated seasonal sulfur cycling in two constructed…
Haslam A, Olivier T, Prasad V · 2023 · ESMO open
Background The statistical plan of a phase II trial should balance minimizing the premature termination of potentially beneficial therapies (i.e. false negatives) and the further, costly testing of ineffective drugs (i.e. false positives).…
Nemcova Y, Knotek P, Jadrná I et al. · 2024 · Journal of phycology
Mallomonas thrive primarily in freshwaters and dominate plankton communities, especially in oligotrophic waters. The cells have a siliceous cell covering of regularly arranged scales. Despite their ecological importance, the intricate…
Wang J, Lan X, Chen P et al. · 2024 · Crop Protection
Unmanned Aerial Spraying Systems (UASS) have garnered substantial market attention as efficient tools for applying Plant Protection Products (PPPs). However, their application has primarily focused on low-growing crops such as rice and…