Scientists often talk about the importance of honesty and fairness in their work. These values are supposed to guide them in their research. But do scientists really live up to these ideals? Do they always follow the rules? A recent study tried to find out. It looked at how scientists from four different countries view and practice research integrity. The findi...

In 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) under the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a significant update to the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. This is the first major revision in almost 20 years, and it’s sparking conversations about its impact on research institutions receiving Public Health Service funding....