Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers

25 September, 2026 - Author: kmcjana

Nature, Published online: 25 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02980-w

A Nature investigation reveals a network of organizations that have been building their ranks through deceptive practices.

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