The peer review system is breaking down. Here's how we can fix it
Phys.org
February 17, 2026
Scientific publishing relies on peer review as the mechanism that maintains trust in what we publish. When we read a journal article, we assume experts have rigorously scrutinized it before publication. This crucial system is currently under severe strain.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/17/2026