In 1991,research physicist Frank Close conducted a study of the "__________" scandal,wherein he warned that the pressure on scientists to make discoveries and bring in profits for universities and research institutes is creating an incentive for manipulations of data and serious lapses in scientific judgment.
A)technological lag
B)cold fusion
C)genetic fix
D)Oncomouse
E)linear accelerator

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The "cold fusion" scandal in 1989 involved claims of nuclear fusion occurring at room temperature, which was later discredited due to manipulations of data and errors in scientific judgment. Frank Close's study in 1991 warned of the pressures on scientists to make groundbreaking discoveries for financial gain, which could lead to similar lapses in judgment and fraudulent behavior.

In 1991,research Physicist Frank Close Conducted a Study of the "__________