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Free AI-powered academic search engine indexing 236M+ papers, for researchers wanting semantic literature discovery and an augmented reader.

7.9M visits/mo13K saves
2.4M visits/mo

Free AI-assisted career aptitude quiz that matches personality and skills to suggested tech career paths.

1.6M visits/mo1.9K saves
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Core features
  • AI-powered semantic search across 236M+ papers
  • Semantic Reader for augmented, contextual paper reading
  • Free public API for paper search and metadata
  • Author and topic discovery
  • Citation graph exploration
  • Beta program for new features
  • Video lessons
  • Revision notes
  • Quizzes
  • Flashcards
  • Exam-style questions
  • Past papers
  • AI-assisted career matching using validated psychological models
  • Instant results with no account required
  • Personality analysis alongside skill-based career matches
  • Ranked list of best-fit career paths
  • Job role overview summaries for each match
Use cases
  • Researchers searching scientific literature across disciplines
  • Developers building applications on top of scholarly data via the API
  • Students exploring citation networks for a topic
  • Librarians and academics needing free literature discovery tools
  • Preparing for Maths and Science exams at KS3, GCSE, and A-Level.
  • People considering a career change into tech seeking data-driven direction
  • Students unsure which tech role fits their strengths
  • Job seekers wanting language to explain their strengths to employers or mentors
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