Center of Trial and Error
@trialanderror.org
Redefining Failure.
We publish the less pretty parts of science as the Journal of Trial and Error (https://journal.trialanderror.org)
https://linktr.ee/journaloftrialanderror
We publish the less pretty parts of science as the Journal of Trial and Error (https://journal.trialanderror.org)
https://linktr.ee/journaloftrialanderror
How does attention shape addiction?
The new research reflection published in the Journal of Trial and Error suggests it might not be as straightforward as once thought; it’s a dynamic, context-dependent process.
If you are interested, see the article: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/attentio....
The new research reflection published in the Journal of Trial and Error suggests it might not be as straightforward as once thought; it’s a dynamic, context-dependent process.
If you are interested, see the article: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/attentio....
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
How does attention shape addiction?
The new research reflection published in the Journal of Trial and Error suggests it might not be as straightforward as once thought; it’s a dynamic, context-dependent process.
If you are interested, see the article: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/attentio....
The new research reflection published in the Journal of Trial and Error suggests it might not be as straightforward as once thought; it’s a dynamic, context-dependent process.
If you are interested, see the article: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/attentio....
Is the foundation of science crumbling? Researchers from Radboud found a lot of articles claiming to reduce brain damage. But on closer inspection, many papers in the field have suspicious errors, caused by a lack of self-correction. Read the paper here:
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Is the foundation of science crumbling? Researchers from Radboud found a lot of articles claiming to reduce brain damage. But on closer inspection, many papers in the field have suspicious errors, caused by a lack of self-correction. Read the paper here:
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Does breaking protocol lead to new discoveries?
A student researching electricity generation from wood did exactly that. Through a clever analogy, and the courage to challenge models, the student discovered the Popcorn effect.
Reflections on the event:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/popcorn-...
A student researching electricity generation from wood did exactly that. Through a clever analogy, and the courage to challenge models, the student discovered the Popcorn effect.
Reflections on the event:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/popcorn-...
October 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Does breaking protocol lead to new discoveries?
A student researching electricity generation from wood did exactly that. Through a clever analogy, and the courage to challenge models, the student discovered the Popcorn effect.
Reflections on the event:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/popcorn-...
A student researching electricity generation from wood did exactly that. Through a clever analogy, and the courage to challenge models, the student discovered the Popcorn effect.
Reflections on the event:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/popcorn-...
Have you checked JOTE's latest article on this potential new method for studying brain health?
The article explores a method to detect blood–brain barrier (BBB)-specific extracellular vesicles (EVs) circulating in peripheral blood.
Read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/extracel...
The article explores a method to detect blood–brain barrier (BBB)-specific extracellular vesicles (EVs) circulating in peripheral blood.
Read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/extracel...
October 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Have you checked JOTE's latest article on this potential new method for studying brain health?
The article explores a method to detect blood–brain barrier (BBB)-specific extracellular vesicles (EVs) circulating in peripheral blood.
Read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/extracel...
The article explores a method to detect blood–brain barrier (BBB)-specific extracellular vesicles (EVs) circulating in peripheral blood.
Read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/extracel...
Have you read the recent Editorial in Nature regarding disinformation about acetaminophen by American political or “public health” figures?
Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Have you read the recent Editorial in Nature regarding disinformation about acetaminophen by American political or “public health” figures?
Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Read more here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
We had a wonderful day at the Trial & Error Award Symposium!
A special thank-you to our co-organizers and sponsors - De Nieuwe Utrechtse School, Utrecht Young Academy, Young Academy Twente, @museumoffailure.bsky.social, Descartes Centre, GKG Impact Grant, and NWO OS Fund.
A special thank-you to our co-organizers and sponsors - De Nieuwe Utrechtse School, Utrecht Young Academy, Young Academy Twente, @museumoffailure.bsky.social, Descartes Centre, GKG Impact Grant, and NWO OS Fund.
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We had a wonderful day at the Trial & Error Award Symposium!
A special thank-you to our co-organizers and sponsors - De Nieuwe Utrechtse School, Utrecht Young Academy, Young Academy Twente, @museumoffailure.bsky.social, Descartes Centre, GKG Impact Grant, and NWO OS Fund.
A special thank-you to our co-organizers and sponsors - De Nieuwe Utrechtse School, Utrecht Young Academy, Young Academy Twente, @museumoffailure.bsky.social, Descartes Centre, GKG Impact Grant, and NWO OS Fund.
We are excited to welcome you all tomorrow from 10.00 to 17.30!
Just a reminder that the location is Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN. If you’d like to type it into your maps, here is the link - www.google.com/maps/place/U....
The livestream can be found here - youtube.com/live/UaCo7O0....
Just a reminder that the location is Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN. If you’d like to type it into your maps, here is the link - www.google.com/maps/place/U....
The livestream can be found here - youtube.com/live/UaCo7O0....
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Trial and Error Award Symposium!
On October 7th, we will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research.
We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: trialanderror.org/symposium-20
On October 7th, we will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research.
We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: trialanderror.org/symposium-20
October 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We are excited to welcome you all tomorrow from 10.00 to 17.30!
Just a reminder that the location is Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN. If you’d like to type it into your maps, here is the link - www.google.com/maps/place/U....
The livestream can be found here - youtube.com/live/UaCo7O0....
Just a reminder that the location is Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN. If you’d like to type it into your maps, here is the link - www.google.com/maps/place/U....
The livestream can be found here - youtube.com/live/UaCo7O0....
Big News!
The Journal of Trial and Error is officially listed on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)! 🎉

After years of hard work, our mission is now even more accessible to researchers worldwide.

🌟Find us here: doaj.org/toc/2667-120...
The Journal of Trial and Error is officially listed on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)! 🎉

After years of hard work, our mission is now even more accessible to researchers worldwide.

🌟Find us here: doaj.org/toc/2667-120...
September 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Big News!
The Journal of Trial and Error is officially listed on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)! 🎉

After years of hard work, our mission is now even more accessible to researchers worldwide.

🌟Find us here: doaj.org/toc/2667-120...
The Journal of Trial and Error is officially listed on the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)! 🎉

After years of hard work, our mission is now even more accessible to researchers worldwide.

🌟Find us here: doaj.org/toc/2667-120...
Have you reflected on how to combat widespread misinformation in your community? This recently published article may have just the suggestion!
The authors of the reflection discuss the gamified ‘inoculation’ game in rural India.
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/gamified...
The authors of the reflection discuss the gamified ‘inoculation’ game in rural India.
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/gamified...
September 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Have you reflected on how to combat widespread misinformation in your community? This recently published article may have just the suggestion!
The authors of the reflection discuss the gamified ‘inoculation’ game in rural India.
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/gamified...
The authors of the reflection discuss the gamified ‘inoculation’ game in rural India.
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/gamified...
Would you like to support and celebrate yours and other ‘failures’ in science that contribute to the advancement of methodological and sound scientific research?
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
September 12, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Would you like to support and celebrate yours and other ‘failures’ in science that contribute to the advancement of methodological and sound scientific research?
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
Would you like to support and celebrate yours and other ‘failures’ in science that contribute to the advancement of methodological and sound scientific research?
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
September 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Would you like to support and celebrate yours and other ‘failures’ in science that contribute to the advancement of methodological and sound scientific research?
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website-
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025.
Would you still participate in a study if there was no financial reward?
This study shows how different incentivization strategies affect participation in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) studies.
You can read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/incentiv....
This study shows how different incentivization strategies affect participation in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) studies.
You can read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/incentiv....
September 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Would you still participate in a study if there was no financial reward?
This study shows how different incentivization strategies affect participation in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) studies.
You can read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/incentiv....
This study shows how different incentivization strategies affect participation in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) studies.
You can read more here: journal.trialanderror.org/pub/incentiv....
In an interview with Skepter, our Editor-in-chief @Sarahanne Field discusses the importance of publishing on ‘failures’: null results, flawed experiments, and boring outcomes. Read it (in dutch!) in skepsis.nl/skepter-cove...
September 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
In an interview with Skepter, our Editor-in-chief @Sarahanne Field discusses the importance of publishing on ‘failures’: null results, flawed experiments, and boring outcomes. Read it (in dutch!) in skepsis.nl/skepter-cove...
Did you know that tomorrow, September 5th, is International Day of Charity?
Support our mission to remove financial barriers to the dissemination of open-access science and help us keep our research freely available by donating here: trialanderror.org/donate
Support our mission to remove financial barriers to the dissemination of open-access science and help us keep our research freely available by donating here: trialanderror.org/donate
September 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Did you know that tomorrow, September 5th, is International Day of Charity?
Support our mission to remove financial barriers to the dissemination of open-access science and help us keep our research freely available by donating here: trialanderror.org/donate
Support our mission to remove financial barriers to the dissemination of open-access science and help us keep our research freely available by donating here: trialanderror.org/donate
Proposal submissions for our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education remain open!
Read more, including examples of potential contribution topics, and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more, including examples of potential contribution topics, and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
September 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Proposal submissions for our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education remain open!
Read more, including examples of potential contribution topics, and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more, including examples of potential contribution topics, and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Good news - we have extended the deadline for proposal submissions for our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education!
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Good news - we have extended the deadline for proposal submissions for our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education!
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before September 30th, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Reminder to register for the Trial and Error Award Symposium!
More is to come regarding the event in later posts. Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
More is to come regarding the event in later posts. Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
August 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Reminder to register for the Trial and Error Award Symposium!
More is to come regarding the event in later posts. Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
More is to come regarding the event in later posts. Look out for more updates and announcements regarding the symposium!
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
We recently published an article by Moin Syed that examines and reveals gaps in how editors and reviewers check preregistration during the review process.
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/check-pr...
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/check-pr...
August 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We recently published an article by Moin Syed that examines and reveals gaps in how editors and reviewers check preregistration during the review process.
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/check-pr...
Read more here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/check-pr...
The last week is approaching for submission in our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education!
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
August 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The last week is approaching for submission in our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education!
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Check out this article written in Science.
In science fields where predictions inevitably lean too optimistic, that is where our Journal comes in. We publish unexpected results, which may provide the missing data required for accuracy.
Read about NeuralPLexer here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
In science fields where predictions inevitably lean too optimistic, that is where our Journal comes in. We publish unexpected results, which may provide the missing data required for accuracy.
Read about NeuralPLexer here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
August 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Check out this article written in Science.
In science fields where predictions inevitably lean too optimistic, that is where our Journal comes in. We publish unexpected results, which may provide the missing data required for accuracy.
Read about NeuralPLexer here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
In science fields where predictions inevitably lean too optimistic, that is where our Journal comes in. We publish unexpected results, which may provide the missing data required for accuracy.
Read about NeuralPLexer here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
We recently published a new reflection on the Horizon 2020 Project!
In this reflection article, Martijn van der Meer challenges the adequacy of communication strategies using expert knowledge to increase vaccination uptake.
Read the article here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/signific...
In this reflection article, Martijn van der Meer challenges the adequacy of communication strategies using expert knowledge to increase vaccination uptake.
Read the article here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/signific...
August 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We recently published a new reflection on the Horizon 2020 Project!
In this reflection article, Martijn van der Meer challenges the adequacy of communication strategies using expert knowledge to increase vaccination uptake.
Read the article here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/signific...
In this reflection article, Martijn van der Meer challenges the adequacy of communication strategies using expert knowledge to increase vaccination uptake.
Read the article here:
journal.trialanderror.org/pub/signific...
Reminder to register for the Trial and Error Award Symposium!
In addition, read our previous and following posts for more updates and announcements regarding the special day.
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
@museumoffailure.bsky.social
In addition, read our previous and following posts for more updates and announcements regarding the special day.
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
@museumoffailure.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Reminder to register for the Trial and Error Award Symposium!
In addition, read our previous and following posts for more updates and announcements regarding the special day.
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
@museumoffailure.bsky.social
In addition, read our previous and following posts for more updates and announcements regarding the special day.
You can register on our website here:
trialanderror.org/symposium-2025
@museumoffailure.bsky.social
Check out this article written in Nature, which follows a survey conducted by its publisher, Springer Nature.
You can help us by informing others that this journal is a platform where they can publish these works.
Read more about the article here:
stories.springernature.com/the-state-of...
You can help us by informing others that this journal is a platform where they can publish these works.
Read more about the article here:
stories.springernature.com/the-state-of...
August 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Check out this article written in Nature, which follows a survey conducted by its publisher, Springer Nature.
You can help us by informing others that this journal is a platform where they can publish these works.
Read more about the article here:
stories.springernature.com/the-state-of...
You can help us by informing others that this journal is a platform where they can publish these works.
Read more about the article here:
stories.springernature.com/the-state-of...
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Trial and Error Award Symposium!
On October 7th, we will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research.
We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: trialanderror.org/symposium-20
On October 7th, we will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research.
We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: trialanderror.org/symposium-20
August 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Trial and Error Award Symposium!
On October 7th, we will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research.
We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: trialanderror.org/symposium-20
On October 7th, we will gather at the University Museum Utrecht to explore failure in the context of scientific research.
We hope you'll join us and register for the event here: trialanderror.org/symposium-20
Deadline approaching for submission in our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education!
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
August 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Deadline approaching for submission in our Special Issue on the Role of Failure and Uncertainty in Open Education!
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).
Read more and submit your proposal via journal.trialanderror.org/pub/call-fai... before August 31st, 2025, at 17:00 (CET).