QuestionsMarconi scientists' deaths, 1982–1990Were there more deaths among British defence scientists and engineers in 1982–1990 than ordinary death rates would produce?Answer
Answer · Marconi scientists' deaths, 1982–1990
Excess: more defence scientists died than chance allows
More defence scientists and engineers died by suicide or in unexplained ways in 1982–1990 than ordinary rates would produce, as campaigners and some newspapers said.
Where it stands
Ruled outTwo measurements fall outside the range it predicts: none pieces of evidence for, one against.
What it predicts
- The listed suicides and open verdicts exceed the number expected from population rates for the relevant workforce
What would rule it out
- The ratio's 95% interval lies below 1 for GEC's UK science and engineering staff
Evidence none for · 1 against
AGAINST
The questions it answers
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). Excess: more defence scientists died than chance allows [Answer ANS0DGGAERBQPZ9]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0DGGAERBQPZ9
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