Science Research Assistant

Search for scientific information as quickly as possible while researching and writing scientific papers. Save notes for reference.
What is Science Research Assistant?
"Science Research Assistant" is a powerful Chrome extension designed to streamline scientific research. It enables users to quickly search relevant journals, save notes, and analyze keyword frequency. With features like meta-search, PDF export, and insights on trending topics, it simplifies the research process for scientists, students, and journalists alike. Stay organized and enhance your writing efficiency with this essential tool.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.81 (21)
Version: 3.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-17)
Creation date: 2019-02-27
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • file://*
Size: 162.82K

Other platforms

Science Research Assistant (v1.0.3resigned1)
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Extension summary

Science Research Assistant is a powerful Chrome extension designed to assist scientists, students, journalists, and anyone seeking reliable scientific research. Whether you're writing a thesis or gathering facts, this tool ensures you find and utilize research efficiently and effortlessly.

With a simple selection of any keyword or phrase on a webpage, you can instantly search relevant scientific journals. The extension also offers advanced meta-search options and other valuable tools to enhance your research process.

You can easily save text from webpages or PDFs for future reference, and seamlessly export your saved records to PDF for better organization.

The built-in algorithm analyzes text from any webpage, identifying the most frequently used keywords and key information, all while highlighting important details. You can even customize the algorithm with your own rules, enabling you to swiftly pinpoint the most crucial insights from lengthy papers or web content.

If you're still in the early stages of exploring a research topic or formulating a hypothesis, the Science Research Assistant helps you navigate the overwhelming volume of available information. With its News and Trends feature, you can quickly gauge the popularity and future relevance of a topic, while receiving related suggestions to inspire fresh ideas.

This extension is your essential tool for fast, accurate, and insightful research, helping you stay ahead in your field.

Science Research Assistant will help you to: · Search and analyze the complex structure of web information · Search scientific journal articles

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Cuts down research time significantly
  • Easy to use
  • Helps find trustworthy sources
  • Supports efficiency in academic writing
  • Highlights important keywords for quick reference
Cons
  • May no longer be supported
  • Limited source variety
  • No option to turn the extension on/off easily
Most mentioned
  • Time-saving for research
  • Helpful for academic writing
  • Request for more sources
Recent reviews
It says "This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doe sn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions."
by Shyam B, 2024-08-28

Love it, basic, and has more than enough sources. Would love to see Substack as well as a button to turn on and off the extension as i have a load of extensions already running.
by Reg B, 2024-02-16

I almost didn't install this extension as it hasn't had any reviews in two years. So glad I did it anyways! Love this! The extension and their website!! Highly recommend!
by Cindy Bahl (Cindy), 2023-10-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Science Research Assistant does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Science Research Assistant has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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