Most classification systems in science are either very broad, grouping papers into just a few high-level fields like “Chemistry” or “Physics”, or they focus on a few or even single fields in detail.

When it comes to choosing a dissertation topic, students in the lab sciences have it the easiest. Because their funding comes from their adviser’s lab, their dissertations will typically be carved out ...

The Frontiers' publishing program was developed twenty years ago in anticipation of the evolving publishing needs of 21st century science. Frontiers recognizes the need to bring together mission, ...

Narrowing a research topic is moving from a general topic, like global warming, to a tighter research focus, such as helping the environment by improving travel modes (example below). However, you can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I share and mindfully explore a newly ...