Quiet fraud in the new practice of science
History shows that, despite their claim to truth, science is a breeding ground for fraud, including data fabrication and plagiarism. The production of false results, whether invented or altered, is a threat to scientific integrity. The motivations of fraudsters vary: some act out of ideology, while others, like Jan Hendrick Schön, frequently publish invalid work. Famous cases such as the Piltdown skull illustrate the dangers of such impostures, underlining the need for constant vigilance in scientific research.
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