Have you ever wondered why some scientists seem to generate research-worthy ideas on cue while others struggle to come up with just one? It’s as if they both went to the same game arcade, but the creative scientist has unlimited funds and a Japanese gacha machine, while the struggling…
Research Spotlight
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Can Gamers Outperform Biochemistry’s Best Algorithm?
THE SHORT READ: The Question Can non-scientists help solve complex scientific problems that are tough to answer due to computational limitations? The Answer Yes, through innovative methods like participation in a multiplayer game where gamers direct scientific algorithms and innovate novel search strategies. THE LONG READ: The…
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Can You Make Discoveries Using Old Published Articles?
THE SHORT READ: The Question Can you make potential scientific discoveries just by reviewing and reading already published research literature? The Answer Yes, if you perform a smart search of published research, it is possible to find important connections in existing knowledge that represent potential discoveries. THE…
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Can Team Size Determine if You’ll Achieve Disruptive Science?
THE SHORT READ: The Question How does the size of your research team impact your odds of creating breakthrough science and technology? The Answer The science produced by solo researchers and small teams is more likely to create new knowledge and inventions that disrupt existing scientific…