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Most mistakes happen after a paper is published.
Before you build on a result, cite it as fact, or base months of work on it, you need more than peer review. You need a way to audit the claim itself.
This is a practical, step-by-step framework for doing exactly that.
Before you build on a result, cite it as fact, or base months of work on it, you need more than peer review. You need a way to audit the claim itself.
This is a practical, step-by-step framework for doing exactly that.
How to Audit a Research Claim Beyond Peer Review | SciWeave
A step-by-step framework for researchers to evaluate scientific claims beyond peer review, covering study design, measurement validity, bias, robustness, and evidence strength.
sciweave.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Most mistakes happen after a paper is published.
Before you build on a result, cite it as fact, or base months of work on it, you need more than peer review. You need a way to audit the claim itself.
This is a practical, step-by-step framework for doing exactly that.
Before you build on a result, cite it as fact, or base months of work on it, you need more than peer review. You need a way to audit the claim itself.
This is a practical, step-by-step framework for doing exactly that.
A PhD doesn’t fail because of lack of intelligence.
It fails because the workload quietly becomes unsustainable.
This toolkit focuses on habits that save time, reduce stress, and actually scale over years, not weeks. 👇
It fails because the workload quietly becomes unsustainable.
This toolkit focuses on habits that save time, reduce stress, and actually scale over years, not weeks. 👇
Time Saving Study Strategies for PhD Students | SciWeave
Practical strategies PhD students can use to stay focused, manage workload, and reduce stress while keeping research moving forward.
sciweave.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A PhD doesn’t fail because of lack of intelligence.
It fails because the workload quietly becomes unsustainable.
This toolkit focuses on habits that save time, reduce stress, and actually scale over years, not weeks. 👇
It fails because the workload quietly becomes unsustainable.
This toolkit focuses on habits that save time, reduce stress, and actually scale over years, not weeks. 👇
Peer review is often treated as a seal of truth.
In reality, it answers a narrower question:
Is this defensible right now?
Reliability usually emerges after publication, through reuse, comparison, and time.
Why peer review alone does not guarantee reliable research 👇
In reality, it answers a narrower question:
Is this defensible right now?
Reliability usually emerges after publication, through reuse, comparison, and time.
Why peer review alone does not guarantee reliable research 👇
Why Peer Review Does Not Guarantee Reliable Research
An examination of the limits of peer review and why reliable scientific knowledge emerges through accumulation rather than publication alone.
sciweave.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Peer review is often treated as a seal of truth.
In reality, it answers a narrower question:
Is this defensible right now?
Reliability usually emerges after publication, through reuse, comparison, and time.
Why peer review alone does not guarantee reliable research 👇
In reality, it answers a narrower question:
Is this defensible right now?
Reliability usually emerges after publication, through reuse, comparison, and time.
Why peer review alone does not guarantee reliable research 👇
What can we actually do about AI risk?
Auditing. Transparency. User education. Accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🎙 Shiran Dudy
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Auditing. Transparency. User education. Accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🎙 Shiran Dudy
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Metagov x Future of Science Seminar: Navigating AI Risk - From Awareness to Accountability with Shiran Dudy · Zoom · Luma
AI systems have woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives at an unprecedented pace. Even when we recognize their presence in our search results,…
luma.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
What can we actually do about AI risk?
Auditing. Transparency. User education. Accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🎙 Shiran Dudy
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Auditing. Transparency. User education. Accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🎙 Shiran Dudy
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Journal prestige is a weak proxy for study quality.
If you want reliable evidence, you need to evaluate papers at the study level, not the venue level.
Here’s a practical system that scales under time pressure.
If you want reliable evidence, you need to evaluate papers at the study level, not the venue level.
Here’s a practical system that scales under time pressure.
How to Evaluate Research Papers Beyond Journal Prestige
A practical framework for evaluating research papers under time pressure. Learn how to assess study design, bias, transparency, and credibility beyond journal prestige.
sciweave.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Journal prestige is a weak proxy for study quality.
If you want reliable evidence, you need to evaluate papers at the study level, not the venue level.
Here’s a practical system that scales under time pressure.
If you want reliable evidence, you need to evaluate papers at the study level, not the venue level.
Here’s a practical system that scales under time pressure.
Good evidence isn’t universal.
It’s shaped by constraints, risks, and the questions a field can realistically ask.
How scientists evaluate evidence across disciplines.
It’s shaped by constraints, risks, and the questions a field can realistically ask.
How scientists evaluate evidence across disciplines.
How Scientists Evaluate What Counts as Good Evidence
Why scientists often disagree about evidence, and how disciplinary norms shape what counts as rigorous, credible research.
sciweave.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Good evidence isn’t universal.
It’s shaped by constraints, risks, and the questions a field can realistically ask.
How scientists evaluate evidence across disciplines.
It’s shaped by constraints, risks, and the questions a field can realistically ask.
How scientists evaluate evidence across disciplines.
Preprints are now central to how science moves.
That doesn’t make them unreliable by default. It makes reader judgment more important.
When to trust them, and when to slow down.
That doesn’t make them unreliable by default. It makes reader judgment more important.
When to trust them, and when to slow down.
When to Trust a Preprint (And When Not To)
A practical guide for scientists on when to trust preprints and when to be cautious. Learn how to evaluate unreviewed research responsibly.
sciweave.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Preprints are now central to how science moves.
That doesn’t make them unreliable by default. It makes reader judgment more important.
When to trust them, and when to slow down.
That doesn’t make them unreliable by default. It makes reader judgment more important.
When to trust them, and when to slow down.
AI risks aren’t theoretical anymore.
Bias, misinformation, privacy loss, labor impacts - they’re already here.
Join Shiran Dudy for a practical talk on AI risk and accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Bias, misinformation, privacy loss, labor impacts - they’re already here.
Join Shiran Dudy for a practical talk on AI risk and accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Metagov x Future of Science Seminar: Navigating AI Risk - From Awareness to Accountability with Shiran Dudy · Zoom · Luma
AI systems have woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives at an unprecedented pace. Even when we recognize their presence in our search results,…
luma.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
AI risks aren’t theoretical anymore.
Bias, misinformation, privacy loss, labor impacts - they’re already here.
Join Shiran Dudy for a practical talk on AI risk and accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
Bias, misinformation, privacy loss, labor impacts - they’re already here.
Join Shiran Dudy for a practical talk on AI risk and accountability.
📅 Feb 5
🔗 luma.com/qx2g8mee
January 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Most AI tools optimize for fluency and speed.
Research requires traceability, uncertainty, and accountability.
That mismatch is why many AI tools quietly fail researchers.
What actually works instead.
Research requires traceability, uncertainty, and accountability.
That mismatch is why many AI tools quietly fail researchers.
What actually works instead.
Why Most AI Tools Fail Researchers (And What Actually Works)
Most AI tools fail researchers not because of intelligence, but misalignment. Learn what actually works for evidence, traceability, and trustworthy research.
sciweave.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Most AI tools optimize for fluency and speed.
Research requires traceability, uncertainty, and accountability.
That mismatch is why many AI tools quietly fail researchers.
What actually works instead.
Research requires traceability, uncertainty, and accountability.
That mismatch is why many AI tools quietly fail researchers.
What actually works instead.
A defensible literature review isn’t about how many papers you cite.
It’s about whether someone else could reconstruct why each paper is there.
Here’s a workflow that makes reviews auditable, updatable, and defensible.
It’s about whether someone else could reconstruct why each paper is there.
Here’s a workflow that makes reviews auditable, updatable, and defensible.
From Research Question to a Defensible Literature Review
A step-by-step workflow for turning a research question into a defensible literature review. Learn how experienced researchers search, evaluate, and synthesize evidence.
sciweave.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A defensible literature review isn’t about how many papers you cite.
It’s about whether someone else could reconstruct why each paper is there.
Here’s a workflow that makes reviews auditable, updatable, and defensible.
It’s about whether someone else could reconstruct why each paper is there.
Here’s a workflow that makes reviews auditable, updatable, and defensible.
January 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Research shouldn’t disappear when platforms change.
Codex uses persistent identifiers, versioning, and decentralized resolution to keep science accessible and reusable over time.
Why durability matters more than ever:
Codex uses persistent identifiers, versioning, and decentralized resolution to keep science accessible and reusable over time.
Why durability matters more than ever:
DeSci Codex: Decentralized Infrastructure for Scientific Publishing
DeSci Codex is a decentralized protocol for publishing durable, reusable, and AI-ready research objects beyond PDFs. Built for developers and open science.
www.desci.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Research shouldn’t disappear when platforms change.
Codex uses persistent identifiers, versioning, and decentralized resolution to keep science accessible and reusable over time.
Why durability matters more than ever:
Codex uses persistent identifiers, versioning, and decentralized resolution to keep science accessible and reusable over time.
Why durability matters more than ever:
Not all research GPTs are created equal.
Here are the 5 Custom GPTs that actually work for academic and scientific research, not generic web summaries.
Full list 👇
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Here are the 5 Custom GPTs that actually work for academic and scientific research, not generic web summaries.
Full list 👇
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Top 5 Research & Science GPTs Available on ChatGPT
Discover the best Custom GPTs on ChatGPT for scientific and academic research, including tools for literature review, citations, and study analysis.
sciweave.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Not all research GPTs are created equal.
Here are the 5 Custom GPTs that actually work for academic and scientific research, not generic web summaries.
Full list 👇
🔗
Here are the 5 Custom GPTs that actually work for academic and scientific research, not generic web summaries.
Full list 👇
🔗
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Ever pasted a ChatGPT citation into Google Scholar…
and found nothing?
That paper probably never existed.
Here’s why fake citations happen and how to avoid them when doing research 👇
and found nothing?
That paper probably never existed.
Here’s why fake citations happen and how to avoid them when doing research 👇
How to Avoid Fake Citations When Using ChatGPT for Research
ChatGPT can generate convincing but fake citations. Learn why this happens and how to use ChatGPT safely for academic and scientific research.
sciweave.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ever pasted a ChatGPT citation into Google Scholar…
and found nothing?
That paper probably never existed.
Here’s why fake citations happen and how to avoid them when doing research 👇
and found nothing?
That paper probably never existed.
Here’s why fake citations happen and how to avoid them when doing research 👇
Happy New Year, DeSci community! 🎇🔬
Thank you for supporting open science, better research infrastructure, and new tools for sharing and accessing knowledge throughout 2025.
We’re excited for what’s ahead - more collaboration, more innovation, and a more open science ecosystem in 2026. 🥂
Thank you for supporting open science, better research infrastructure, and new tools for sharing and accessing knowledge throughout 2025.
We’re excited for what’s ahead - more collaboration, more innovation, and a more open science ecosystem in 2026. 🥂
January 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Happy New Year, DeSci community! 🎇🔬
Thank you for supporting open science, better research infrastructure, and new tools for sharing and accessing knowledge throughout 2025.
We’re excited for what’s ahead - more collaboration, more innovation, and a more open science ecosystem in 2026. 🥂
Thank you for supporting open science, better research infrastructure, and new tools for sharing and accessing knowledge throughout 2025.
We’re excited for what’s ahead - more collaboration, more innovation, and a more open science ecosystem in 2026. 🥂
Some researchers get more done by noon than others do all day. It’s because their mornings are structured around focus, clarity & small habits that compound.
This blog breaks down what those habits look like, from research queues to literature windows to warm-start rituals.
This blog breaks down what those habits look like, from research queues to literature windows to warm-start rituals.
Productive Mornings for Researchers: Habits That Save Time
Practical morning habits top researchers rely on to protect focus, reduce decision fatigue, and save hours each week without adding more work to the day.
sci.ist
December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Some researchers get more done by noon than others do all day. It’s because their mornings are structured around focus, clarity & small habits that compound.
This blog breaks down what those habits look like, from research queues to literature windows to warm-start rituals.
This blog breaks down what those habits look like, from research queues to literature windows to warm-start rituals.
Everyone claims their work is “novel.” But true novelty changes how a field thinks, asks questions or collects evidence.
This post breaks down how to recognize genuine innovation, avoid buzzword traps and understand the leverage a study really provides.
This post breaks down how to recognize genuine innovation, avoid buzzword traps and understand the leverage a study really provides.
DeSci - Recognizing True Novelty in Scientific Research
A practical guide to spotting genuine novelty in scientific research without being misled by buzzwords, inflated claims, or superficial innovation.
rebrand.ly
December 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Everyone claims their work is “novel.” But true novelty changes how a field thinks, asks questions or collects evidence.
This post breaks down how to recognize genuine innovation, avoid buzzword traps and understand the leverage a study really provides.
This post breaks down how to recognize genuine innovation, avoid buzzword traps and understand the leverage a study really provides.
Wishing everyone in the DeSci community a warm and joyful holiday season! 🎄💫
Thanks for supporting open science, transparent peer review, and better tools for researchers.
Here’s to more innovation and collaboration in the year ahead.
Happy Holidays from DeSci Labs! 🎁🔬
Thanks for supporting open science, transparent peer review, and better tools for researchers.
Here’s to more innovation and collaboration in the year ahead.
Happy Holidays from DeSci Labs! 🎁🔬
December 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Wishing everyone in the DeSci community a warm and joyful holiday season! 🎄💫
Thanks for supporting open science, transparent peer review, and better tools for researchers.
Here’s to more innovation and collaboration in the year ahead.
Happy Holidays from DeSci Labs! 🎁🔬
Thanks for supporting open science, transparent peer review, and better tools for researchers.
Here’s to more innovation and collaboration in the year ahead.
Happy Holidays from DeSci Labs! 🎁🔬
Every scientist is vulnerable to confirmation bias.
This blog breaks down practical habits to keep your reasoning sharp: rewriting questions, pre-registering methods, reading contradictory work, and using tools like SciWeave to see the full evidence picture.
Worth a read:
This blog breaks down practical habits to keep your reasoning sharp: rewriting questions, pre-registering methods, reading contradictory work, and using tools like SciWeave to see the full evidence picture.
Worth a read:
How Can Scientists Avoid Confirmation Bias in Research?
Discover practical habits scientists can use to avoid confirmation bias, improve the reliability of their research, and strengthen evidence based conclusions.
sci.ist
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Every scientist is vulnerable to confirmation bias.
This blog breaks down practical habits to keep your reasoning sharp: rewriting questions, pre-registering methods, reading contradictory work, and using tools like SciWeave to see the full evidence picture.
Worth a read:
This blog breaks down practical habits to keep your reasoning sharp: rewriting questions, pre-registering methods, reading contradictory work, and using tools like SciWeave to see the full evidence picture.
Worth a read:
December 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Most academic papers are slower to read than they need to be.
This post shows how to scan effectively, focus on the core structure, use figures first, and avoid getting pulled into unnecessary details.
This post shows how to scan effectively, focus on the core structure, use figures first, and avoid getting pulled into unnecessary details.
DeSci Labs - Blog | How to Read Academic Papers Faster
Practical strategies to help students and researchers read academic papers faster while still catching the arguments, methods, and insights that matter most.
sci.ist
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Most academic papers are slower to read than they need to be.
This post shows how to scan effectively, focus on the core structure, use figures first, and avoid getting pulled into unnecessary details.
This post shows how to scan effectively, focus on the core structure, use figures first, and avoid getting pulled into unnecessary details.
Courts are seeing more scientific claims than ever, but evaluating the research behind them is tough. AI can help lawyers check whether a study is actually strong, whether it’s been contradicted, and where the consensus really sits.
Find out how:
Find out how:
Using AI to Validate Scientific Claims in Legal Briefs
Learn how legal teams can use AI to verify scientific claims, strengthen evidence-based policy, and avoid unreliable research in legal briefs. A practical guide for lawyers, policymakers, and…
sci.ist
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Courts are seeing more scientific claims than ever, but evaluating the research behind them is tough. AI can help lawyers check whether a study is actually strong, whether it’s been contradicted, and where the consensus really sits.
Find out how:
Find out how:
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM