Sting Operation Reveals Science's Insane Fake News Problem 

If someone applied to a top position at a company, you’d hope a hiring manager would at least Google the applicant to ensure they’re qualified. A group of researchers sent phony resumes to 360 scientific journals for an applicant whose Polish name translated to “Dr. Fraud.” And 48 journals happily appointed the fake…

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Source: Gizmodo – Sting Operation Reveals Science’s Insane Fake News Problem