The idea that a scientific theory can be ‘falsified’ is a myth It's time we abandoned the notion. Mano Singham News 10 Sep 2020
How early-career researchers can avoid ethical ‘grey areas’ Here are four ways to keep on track. Gemma Conroy News 10 Sep 2020
How to spot dubious claims in scientific papers Statistics are easily manipulated. Here are four red flags. Gemma Conroy News 8 Sep 2020
Retractions: the good, the bad, and the ugly What researchers stand to gain from taking more care to understand errors in the scientific record. Quan-Hoang Vuong Comment 8 Sep 2020
Signs of ‘citation hacking’ flagged in scientific papers An algorithm developed to spot abnormal patterns of citations aims to find scientists who have manipulated reference lists. Richard Van Noorden News 25 Aug 2020
Top officials at Russian universities embroiled in plagiarism scandal It's been described as the 'tip of the iceberg' when it comes to unethical practices in Russian academia. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 14 Aug 2020
It's time to get serious about research fraud Only a small fraction of research misconduct ever comes to light. Independent investigative bodies could remedy that. Dalmeet Singh Chawla Comment 11 Aug 2020
Five better ways to assess science Hong Kong Principles seek to replace ‘publish or perish’ culture. Benjamin Plackett News 5 Aug 2020
The gift of paper authorship Researchers seek clearer rules on crediting co-authors. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 31 Jul 2020
Probe into leaked papers submitted to leading engineering conference Confidential paper trail surfaces online in connection with “tragic situation” of PhD student Huixiang Chen's suicide. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 9 Jul 2020
Warning over coronavirus and predatory journals Epidemiologists, virologists can expect to be targeted. Here's what to watch out for. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 23 Jun 2020
Chemistry researchers cite their own work the most But we shouldn't assume selfish motives. Gemma Conroy News 27 Apr 2020
Citations double for delisted ‘ghost’ journals Most were probably predatory. Gemma Conroy News 21 Apr 2020
Better training is key to tackling plagiarism in developing countries Good research practices begin in the classroom. Gemma Conroy News 17 Apr 2020
Rapid Registered Reports initiative aims to stop coronavirus researchers following false leads Researchers can expect to wait days, rather than months, for the initial peer review. Jon Brock News 14 Apr 2020
Why digital badges don't work Turns out they're not enough incentive for researchers to share their data. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 18 Mar 2020
Thousands of researchers in Australia appear on editorial boards of 'predatory' journals One in four said they were not aware of their names being used. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 14 Mar 2020
Scientists reveal what they learnt from their biggest mistakes How retractions can be a way forward. Gemma Conroy NI 360 3 Mar 2020
China bans cash rewards for publishing papers New policy tackles perverse incentives that drive ‘publish or perish’ culture and might be encouraging questionable research practices. Smriti Mallapaty News 3 Mar 2020
Is research integrity training a waste of time? Building good research practices begins before entering the lab. Gemma Conroy News 12 Feb 2020
