The Journal of Imaginary Research is really expanding its scope — and its geography.
Seven new species found on imaginary island chain
A team of researchers has published a study describing seven new tiny species purportedly discovered on a fictional archipelago. The work appears in the Journal of Imaginary Research, a venue for fully fabricated studies. The paper has been met with confusion and mockery in the scientific community, raising questions about the integrity of academic publishing.
Source: Seven new species found on imaginary island chain — New Scientist
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