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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Wu W, Liu W, Wu W et al. · 2026 · The Journal of applied psychology
Although job rotation is a popular socialization practice for training newcomers, our understanding of its influence on newcomers' experience and outcomes remains limited. Extending the organizational socialization literature, we…
Niranjana L, Krishnan A, Murali A et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Restoration of degraded tropical forests is often impeded by invasive species. For regenerating native seedlings, the presence of invasives in the neighbourhood can alter insect herbivory patterns, ultimately shaping restoration…
Kaya P, Kaderoğlu Ç, Aktürk E et al. · 2025 · Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
In this study, the adsorption of free-base and metal (Cu, Ag, Au) doped porphine molecules onto Ti 2 C monolayer were simulated using DFT methods to study the structural and electronic properties of these hybrids. Results reveal that these…
Ryan E, Norynberg K, Connor P et al. · 2026 · Journal of medical radiation sciences
Introduction Patient contact shielding has been used in paediatric radiography as standard practice for decades. Contemporary evidence no longer supports its use in routine clinical practice. The Medical Imaging Department of an Australian…
McLean CM, Field J, Hayley SAR et al. · 2025 · Forest Ecology and Management.
Habitat fragmentation poses challenges to arboreal mammals relying on tree hollows for denning. Knowledge of species-specific den preferences is needed to realise the full potential of restoration actions. Current advice regarding…
Kim E, Laine TH, Lee Y · 2025 · Acta psychologica
The purpose of this study was to examine whether cognitive restructuring and mindfulness-based meditation would alleviate stress and anxiety induced by a social VR-based TSST within StressMeta, the platform that we developed. Additionally,…
Jayaram S, Lenger M, Zhao D et al. · 2025 · Physical review letters
Magnetic dynamics at the nanoscale provide crucial insight into the behavior of superconductors. Using single-spin scanning quantum microscopy, we probe vortex dynamics in the two-dimensional superconductor NbSe_{2}. Our measurements…
Allard BC, Boehm JK · 2026 · Journal of health psychology
High self-esteem is linked to favorable outcomes including better mental health and relationships, however, its impact on cardiovascular health is less understood. This study examined the relationship between self-esteem and blood pressure…
Misiewicz A, Zbrozek M, Laskowski R et al. · 2025 · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
Insecticides are widely used to control pests, but can also be toxic to ecosystem service providers, including bees. Moreover, their efficacy can increase if they are applied in mixtures. These mixtures can be intentional, e.g., two or…
Adaba GB, Frimpong F, Mwainyekule L · 2025 · Preprint
Social media influencers (SMIs) have become pivotal stakeholders in digital marketing. This study examines how SMIs influence consumer decision-making and investigates the role of trust in this process. Drawing on the Theory of Planned…
Centenaro G, Ponce Á, de-Miguel S et al. · 2025 · Journal of Environmental Management
Wild macrofungal species are important non-wood forest products in Mediterranean forests, where their ability to release and disperse spores is crucial for completing their life cycle. However, the ecological drivers behind fruitbody…
Lorrain-Soligon L, Agostini S, Biard C et al. · 2025 · Environmental toxicology and pharmacology
The effects of veterinary anti-parasitic compounds on wild fish species and their parasites are poorly investigated. Bithionol, an antibacterial, anthelmintic, and algaecide, is commonly used in aquaculture to control parasitic infections,…
Menger N, Kotchoubey B, Pavlov Y · 2025 · Preprint
Reversal learning offers a window into how associations are acquired, updated, and overwritten. Because olfactory inputs bypass much of the thalamus and are tightly linked to emotion, we examined whether humans can flexibly form and…
Ivers N, Yogasingam S, Lacroix M et al. · 2026 · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Background Audit and feedback (A&F) is a widely used strategy to improve professional practice. This is supported by prior Cochrane reviews and behavioural theories describing how healthcare professionals are prompted to modify their…
Kim S, Lefevor GT, Miller CK et al. · 2026 · Suicide & life-threatening behavior
Introduction LGBTQ+ adults face elevated rates of loneliness and suicide attempts, yet little research has examined whether religious coping-a protective factor for people generally-effectively mitigates these risks for LGBTQ+ adults…
Koryagina AA, Dobryakova YV, Gerasimov KA et al. · 2025 · Journal of neuroscience methods
Background Most researchers rely on popular promoters like the synthetic CAG promoter or human synapsin promoter to transduce various brain neurons. However, their effectiveness in transducing forebrain cholinergic neurons remains unclear.…
Fourgassie L, Subra B, Sanitioso RB · 2026 · International journal of psychology : Journal international de psychologie
Two studies investigated the impact of stereotype threat on aggressive reactions. Female participants performed a working memory task under a stereotype threat or a control condition. Following this task, they had the opportunity to…
Kyoseva MV, Joly FX · 2025 · Applied Soil Ecology.
Microplastic pollution is a growing threat to soils, but its effects on plant litter decomposition remains poorly understood. Particularly, it is unclear how the contribution of soil microorganisms and detritivores to litter decomposition…
Pauly-Takacs K, Younus S, Sigala N et al. · 2025 · Consciousness and cognition
Aphantasia is defined as the reduced capacity to form mental images voluntarily. Previous research provided mixed evidence regarding the effect this individual variation may have on other areas of cognition and different aspects of memory.…
Tasawar A, Dotto Munchen D, Birich A et al. · 2025 · Preprint
The increasing need-based demand of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable recycling methods. This study investigates the effect of…
Du J, Jiang R, Liu Y et al. · 2026 · European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience
Background Elevated homocysteine levels, known as hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), have been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Most prior studies focused on first-episode or acute-phase schizophrenia patients, leaving the…
Ramírez-Delgado VH, Briones-May Y, Garnica-Cabrera A et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Extrafloral nectar (EFN) drives mutualistic interactions between plants and ants. However, EFN production is costly, and its induction is predicted to vary with herbivore-related factors. We examine how the amount and within-plant damage…
Ward J, Bonnet D, Roumeau M et al. · 2026 · Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
Background Head acceleration events (HAEs) are an increasing concern in rugby union due to their association with brain injury and long-term neurological health. Objectives This original research study aimed to establish essential baseline…
Lèbre É, Bulovic N · 2025 · Preprint
Abstract Responsible investment, namely the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance data into investment decisions, is now a mainstream practice in the finance sector. However, questions remain on how investors make decisions…
Zimba A, Phiri K, Kashale C et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Abstract Smishing attacks leverage social engineering tactics to defraud mobile money users. This study investigates the socio-economic impact of smishing on mobile money users in Zambia based on different parameters. We analysed data from…
Franco VR, Lima-Costa AR, Araujo BB et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Traditionally, extreme responding has been recognized as a bias in which individuals tend to select the highest or lowest response categories on self-report items, regardless of item content. This bias is believed to occur independently of…
Armand M, Zeilmann L, Weinzettl C et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Abstract To attract pollinators, flowering plants evolve diverse sensory traits into compelling signals. Floral scent, in particular, plays a key role in drawing bees from a distance and shaping their foraging choices. Scent composition…
Mills T, Pascoe L, Spencer-Smith M et al. · 2025 · The Clinical neuropsychologist
Objective To examine working memory performance in young adults born very preterm (VP) and full-term (FT) in the context of information processing. Methods A cohort of 118 young adults born VP (mean age 20.1 years) and 48 young adults born…
Camilleri M, Busciglio I, Carlson P et al. · 2026 · Clinical and translational gastroenterology
Introduction Indomethacin is often used experimentally to induce intestinal hyperpermeability, enabling evaluation of interventions targeting barrier function. Methods We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study…
Wimmer GE, Liang S · 2025 · Preprint
Impairments in reward-related behavior in everyday life are characteristic of major depressive disorder and closely linked with anhedonia. While previous research has suggested a negative relationship between reward-related behavior and…