Scientists warn fake research is spreading faster than real science
Mar 07, 2026
A sweeping new study from Northwestern University reveals that scientific fraud is no longer just the work of a few rogue researchers—it has evolved into a global, organized enterprise. By analyzing massive datasets of publications, retractions, and editorial records, researchers uncovered network
s involving “paper mills,” brokers, and compromised journals that systematically produce and sell fake research, authorship slots, and citations. ...read more read less