Eleven studies by Spanish scientist Rafael Luque are retracted due to fraudulent practices
Rafael Luque's rise and fall in scientific circles illustrates the dangers of unethical research practices and the repercussions of suspicions around productivity.
Recent MAHA Report Was Found to Contain Fake Medical Studies
The MAHA report's inclusion of multiple non-existent studies raises serious concerns about the credibility and integrity of health reports coming from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission cited fictitious studies undermining its credibility and raising concerns about research integrity.
AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers
Imagine you're trying to pass an exam that has a particular pass rate, and you add as many questions as you want. You see which ones you got right, and you remove the ones that you got wrong. That's basically what they're doing.
Publishers Adopt AI Tools to Bolster Research Integrity
The academic publishing industry is under pressure to improve integrity and efficiency, increasingly turning to AI technologies despite concerns over content quality.
The common marmoset, a small South American monkey, is the first nonhuman primate to be found using name-like vocal labels for individuals, similar to human naming.
Daily briefing: What causes obesity? Contentious topic gets an authoritative analysis
The article highlights urgent challenges in fossil recovery due to severe flooding, the capabilities of AI in scientific research, and surprising atmospheric effects from SpaceX's rocket.