There’s been a recent trend of journal article retractions and scientific fraud being done by some university scientists.

This current problem of ‘fast science’ is a result of a highly competitive market in the university sector for rankings.

Yet the answer to solving this problem may come down to ‘slow science’, whereby quality is prioritised over quantity.

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Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Dr Jason Chin – Senior Lecturer, College of Law, Australia National University

First aired on The Wire, Friday 28 March 2025