Your research, distilled.
A calm, weekly digest of the most important papers for your research — during your coffee, or whenever you want.
Free general digest contains main papers each week. Tailored digests require 5 topics + 15 keywords (more specific → more tailored). Start with 14 days free, then €5/month.
How to use it
- 1Select 5 topics your research most aligns to (broad area).
- 2Add 15 specific keywords describing your niche (the more specific, the more tailored the digest).
- 3We search journals, preprints, and cross-field sources and deliver a single, technical digest every Monday at 15:00 (CEST).
- ★Benefit: you'll see relevant papers outside your echo chamber — keywords can surface work in adjacent fields and unexpected journals.
Why it works
Time-saving
Read important papers in 10 minutes.
Tailored & surprising
Escape the echo chamber — discover relevant work from unexpected fields.
Reliable ritual
One focused email each Monday.
Free vs Tailored Digest
Free Digest
€0
Forever
- Weekly general digest
- Top papers across life sciences
- Delivered every Monday
- No setup required
Tailored Digest
€5/month
14 days free trial
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Personalized to your 5 research topics
- Filtered by your 15 specific keywords
- Cross-field discoveries
- Update preferences anytime
- Cancel anytime
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Making science accessible, advancing knowledge for all
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Our commitment
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Center for Open Science
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Every subscription to The Academic Digest doesn't just keep you informed — it actively contributes to a world where scientific knowledge is open, education is universal, and research drives positive change. Together, we're not just reading about the future; we're funding it.
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