An analysis of a literature database finds that text-generating artificial intelligence (AI) tools — including ChatGPT and Gemini — can be used to rewrite scientific papers and produce ‘copycat’ ...

We admire scientists as the stewards of truth, exploring the unknown with curiosity, discipline, and integrity. However, when the pursuit of knowledge becomes a competitive sport for reward, a more ...

From fabricated research to paid authorships and citations, organized scientific fraud is on the rise, according to a new Northwestern University study. By combining large-scale data analysis of ...

A statistical analysis found that the number of fake journal articles being churned out by “paper mills” is doubling every year and a half. By Carl Zimmer For years, whistle-blowers have warned that ...