Is It the 'Same' Result

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Successful replication is considered the "gold standard" in science, yet determining its success or failure can be complex. This book explores various case studies, highlighting successful replications like the Higgs boson and gravity waves, alongside failed ones such as early experiments on the Fifth Force and measurements of the gravitational constant. It delves into the challenges faced in evaluating replication outcomes, examining notable instances like the pentaquark discovery and the quest for neutrinoless double beta decay. Ultimately, it argues that achieving successful replication is often more difficult than it seems.