Research Applications
Real-World Impact Across Scientific Domains
Science Live is designed to work across all research areas, breaking down traditional disciplinary boundaries to accelerate discovery.
Current Focus Areas
Biodiversity Research
- Species Discovery → Connect taxonomic classifications with ecological data
- Conservation Planning → Link habitat requirements with climate projections
- Ecosystem Modeling → Integrate biological and environmental measurements
Biological Imaging
- Method Comparison → Compare imaging techniques across different biological systems
- Data Standards → Connect image metadata with analysis protocols
- Reproducibility → Link image processing steps to original experimental conditions
Earth Observation
- Climate Data Integration → Connect satellite observations with ground-based measurements
- Model Validation → Link climate projections with observational data
- Cross-Scale Analysis → Connect local measurements with global patterns
Example Use Cases
Cross-Domain Discovery
Question: “How do climate models connect to biodiversity research?” Science Live Result: Discovers papers linking climate projections to species distribution models, connecting earth system scientists with conservation biologists.
Method Discovery
Question: “What imaging techniques are used to study plant cell walls?” Science Live Result: Identifies multiple imaging approaches across different journals and research groups, revealing complementary methods.
Expert Networks
Question: “Who are the key researchers working on ocean acidification impacts?” Science Live Result: Maps collaboration networks and identifies potential new partnerships based on complementary expertise.
Community Contributions
Science Live grows stronger as more researchers contribute knowledge:
- Nanopub Creation → Transform your research into structured statements
- Domain Templates → Create field-specific templates for common claim types
- Validation Networks → Peer review and endorse structured scientific statements
- Tool Integration → Connect Science Live with discipline-specific software
Future Directions
We’re actively expanding into new domains:
- Clinical Research → Medical evidence synthesis and treatment planning
- Materials Science → Property-structure relationships across material types
- Social Sciences → Methodology comparison and evidence integration
- Computational Sciences → Algorithm performance and implementation studies