Fake scientific studies are no longer a fringe nuisance. They are being produced and sold at such scale that, according to new research, fabricated work is now spreading through the literature faster ...

Northwestern University researchers authored a study indicating the proliferation of fraudulent scientific research is outpacing the growth rate of legitimate journals. File Photo by Sascha ...

“My Administration is committed to restoring a gold standard for science to ensure that federally funded research is transparent, rigorous, and impactful, and that Federal decisions are informed by ...

Medical Laboratory Scientist at bench with micropipettes. — Courtesy U.S. National Institutes of Health (Public Domain) Medical Laboratory Scientist at bench with micropipettes. — Courtesy U.S.

The rise of "fake" science poses a serious threat to the integrity of academic research, a new study warns. A widespread underground network of fraudsters is pumping out fake scientific results at an ...