Fighting Paper Mills at All Costs!

Two articles address the growing problem of scientific misconduct and its implications. The first details the rise of "paper mills"—organizations that fabricate scientific research—and proposes five steps to combat this issue, including improved detection methods, enhanced publishing practices, and stronger accountability for perpetrators. The second examines a Swiss lawsuit where farmers are suing their government for inaction on climate change, highlighting a shift in farmers' roles from often opposing climate policies to becoming advocates for climate action due to the negative impacts of climate change on their livelihoods. Both articles underscore the urgent need for systemic changes to address these significant challenges. Source: Nature 637, 1047-1050 (2025) doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00212-1