Rising Tide of Scientific Fraud Threatens Research Integrity
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hacker News
Scientific fraud has become a significant issue, with problems ranging from fabricated data in prestigious journals to fake papers from paper mills. The main causes include perverse incentives, power imbalances, and lack of oversight, leading to a culture where misconduct is common and often overlooked. This crisis undermines trust in scientific research, necessitating reforms such as stricter peer review, better oversight, and a cultural shift towards transparency and accountability.