Topic: research integrity

Nature staff examine what an invisible watermark for AI-generated text could mean for research integrity and the detection of synthetic content, then discuss cross-cultural research showing that ticklishness is a distinct and specialized body sensation with common anatomical patterns.

Mariana Kneppers, Frankie Macpherson and Phillip Broadwith discuss allegations about manipulated antibody-validation images in Thermo Fisher Scientific's catalogue and the questions they raise for research integrity. They also examine the technical and commercial difficulties facing chemical recycling of plastics.

Moustapha Fall discusses the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Senegal, mathematical outreach and challenges facing researchers in sub-Saharan Africa. The conversation considers developing mathematical talent, international scientific collaboration and research integrity, including efforts to address fraudulent publishing.