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parachute research

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  • MaryW commented on the word parachute research



    Nurith Aizenman, Scientists Say It's Time To End 'Parachute Research', All Things Considered, NPR, April 2, 2016

    Critics call them "parachute researchers": Scientists from wealthy nations who swoop in when a puzzling disease breaks out in a developing country. They collect specimens, then head straight back home to analyze them. They don't coordinate with people fighting the epidemic on the ground — don't even share their discoveries for months, if ever.




    April 4, 2016

  • bilby commented on the word parachute research

    Parachutes swoop in but don't really nick off quickly again. I'm unconvinced by the metaphor.

    April 5, 2016

  • MaryW commented on the word parachute research

    Good point, bilby!

    April 5, 2016