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More than 2.5 million European researchers now have access to a revolutionary publishing platform that posts studies first, then reviews them openly for free. Major science funders are betting $18 million that this transparent approach will reshape how discoveries reach the world.
Scientists who share their peer review reports publicly see their papers retracted less often, new research shows. The finding suggests transparency might be a powerful indicator of research quality.
A former PhD student's viral videos caught senior scientists falsifying research data, leading four major Chinese universities to fire researchers and strengthen integrity policies. His detective work reached 10 million viewers and sparked sweeping reforms across China's academic system.