AI Enters the Library
Research has traditionally been a time-intensive process. AI tools are compressing the research timeline dramatically - from literature reviews to citation management to synthesis.
Elicit
Elicit is an AI research assistant that helps you find relevant papers, extract key information, and synthesise findings across multiple sources. It's particularly strong for literature reviews.
Consensus
Consensus searches scientific papers and presents evidence-based answers to research questions, making it easier to understand what the research actually says on a topic.
Semantic Scholar
Free and powerful, Semantic Scholar uses AI to surface the most influential papers in a field and identify emerging research directions.
Perplexity AI
Perplexity combines a search engine with AI synthesis, providing answers with citations. It's excellent for rapid background research and fact-checking.