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China Declares War on Paper Mills—But Can It Win?

China Declares War on Paper Mills—But Can It Win?

by | Mar 6, 2025 | Nature

China’s Supreme People’s Court has finally decided to take aim at one of academia’s most lucrative black markets: paper mills. These operations mass-produce dubious research, slap willing buyers’ names on the byline, and flood journals with fluff designed to pad CVs....
Crickets vs. Parasitic Flies: Nature’s Quietest Arms Race

Crickets vs. Parasitic Flies: Nature’s Quietest Arms Race

by | Mar 6, 2025 | Nature

Hawaii’s male crickets thought they had outwitted their winged stalkers. They evolved a subtle, purring mating call—less rock concert, more whispered romance. The goal? Attract females without inviting a gruesome death. But evolution is rarely a one-sided affair. The...