For many academic scientists, having a list of published papers is the single most important factor that determines prestige, pay, promotions and job offers. Some scientists are more prolific than others. But one man, Yuri Struchkov, established a record of almost superhuman accomplishment. During a 10-year period he published more – far more – research papers than any other scientist on earth….
So begins this week’s Improbable Research column in The Guardian.