Get Cited Summaries to Research Questions Anytime with Consensus.App

Introduction https://consensus.app

At writing, the site is in Beta.

Ask natural language questions, and get cites summaries to research questions.

Sample: https://consensus.app/details/also-find-diversity-productivity-effects-particularly-backesgellner/b5c1a0d5c8535b3a9c9172d689ce10ad/

It is well worth reading their about-us page.

https://consensus.app/home/about-us/

Features and Functionality

A neat idea called Guardrails:

And a neat explanation of limitations:

The site has a consensus meter, a novel altimetric! 

https://consensus.app/home/blog/introducing-the-consensus-meter

• Deep reach in considerable academic fields.
• A simple search box with no advanced search but a well-balanced intuitive engine.
• You can share your findings.

Benefits and Potential Use Cases

• Perfect for the public and academic reference desk
• Fast fact checking
• Personal development

Drawbacks and Limitations

You have to make an account

Conclusion and Recommendations

Must try

Discover Academic Ideas with Paperlist.io

Introduction https://paperlist.io

A bit like an academic Reddit.

People post paper summaries and make comments.

Features and Functionality

• The site has an excellent search feel
• People post the most interesting stories 
• Many comments are thought-provoking and insightful

Benefits and Potential Use Cases

An excellent site for people who make deep dives and are interested in sharing theoretical concepts and their real-world applications.

Drawbacks and Limitations

Since papers aren't being posted, you have to check on the validity of the claims.

However, the site is highly skeptical, and debates tend toward the intellectual.

Conclusion and Recommendations

It is worth visiting and seeing if you find it useful.

ResearchRabbit: An Advanced Research Assistant and Cognitive Aid

Introduction https://researchrabbitapp.com

An effort at a type of Research Assitant meets Cognitive aid.

Features and Functionality

• There is a bit of a learning curve as the site is confusing.
• By connecting the site to your Zotero web account, you can use the site on your documents
• I suggest reviewing their mission page.
• https://www.researchrabbit.ai/mission

Benefits and Potential Use Cases

• Great for lit reviews
• Keeping track of research
• Organizing PDFs

Drawbacks and Limitations

• The site was slow to load
• There is a learning curve

Conclusion and Recommendations

Worth trying to see if it fits your work style.