Recently, a new type of scientist has emerged. These are individual researchers, bloggers, and independent analysts. They spend some of their time checking whether the science in published research is actually correct. These actors, who call themselves or have been called by internet users “scientific sleuths”, examine published work closely. They search for any evidence of image manipulation, data duplication, or ghostwriting. They also look … Continue reading The Rise of Scientific Sleuths: Ensuring Research Integrity