Critical social-media posts linked to retractions of scientific papers

Rachel Fieldhouse

doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04146-6

January 29, 2026Nature

Critical social-media posts linked to retractions of scientific papers

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Retractions of scientific papers are often influenced by critical posts on social media, highlighting the role of public discourse in academic publishing.
In a detailed investigation, 45% of the retracted papers had at least one critical social media post prior to their retraction.
The observational analysis reviewed a sample of published research, exploring the correlation between public criticism and paper integrity.
This connection underscores the growing influence of social media on peer review and accountability in science.

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Observational analysis uncovers links between critical social media posts and retractions of scientific papers, suggesting impacts on academic integrity.

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