Trusted answers from academic research at AI speed

SciWeave is an AI-powered research assistant. Ask a science question and get clear, trusted answers sourced from academic literature - complete with citations and pointers to related research. Built for researchers, students, and professionals who need to move fast and stay accurate.

Why SciWeave

SciWeave is designed to bring science into the future. It's the fastest way to get answers you can rely on.

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Trusted, academic insights

SciWeave sources every response from academic literature, so you know the answers are based on real science - not speculation or secondhand summaries.

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Accelerate your workflow

Instead of scanning Google Scholar, reading dozens of abstracts, or skimming PDFs, you get structured insights in seconds.

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Cut through the noise

Whether you're conducting background research, drafting a paper, or planning an experiment, SciWeave surfaces related research and themes you might otherwise miss.

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Quickly get to the root

Every answer includes a references section, so you can trace claims directly to their sources.

What You Can Do with SciWeave

Conversational discovery

Ask questions to get credible, research-backed answers from academic sources you can trust. Keep the conversation going with seamless follow-ups that let you dig deeper into your topic without starting over.

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Trusted evidence trail

Follow every answer back to peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals. Read the abstract or the full study. See the profiles of the study's authors and the journal they published in. Explore citation counts, references, and novelty scores for every article.

Control depth and detail

Switch between Easy, Medium, and Expert modes to match your knowledge level. Need more context? Tap “Learn More” to instantly expand any result with background explanations, key terms, and related research - all without leaving your search.

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Share your searches

Easily share your AI-powered queries and results with collaborators, students, or your audience - perfect for group projects, peer feedback, or public transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a source is credible?

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SciWeave is based on the OpenAlex data of 250m scholarly works. It prioritizes articles from reputable journals. Each references includes a direct link to the publication, as well as title, authors, journal name, publication date, abstract, DOI, and citation count. Novelty scores asses how surprising a paper’s combination of topics and references are. You can also look up the profiles of the authors of the references articles, see where they work, and what else they have published.

What is SciWeave?

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SciWeave is an AI-powered research assistant that delivers fast, reliable answers to any science or health-related question - grounded in peer-reviewed research. It scans trusted databases like OpenAlex to find the most relevant studies, summarizes key findings, and links directly to the original sources. Whether you're a student, researcher, professional, or simply curious, Sciweave makes scientific knowledge instantly accessible.

How does SciWeave work?

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SciWeave uses large language models to find the most relevant peer-reviewed academic articles for your question, It ranks the research by quality and impact, and summarizes the key findings.

What are the benefits of using SciWeave?

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There are many benefits to using SciWeave. It allows you to instantly find reliable academic sources and provides AI-generated summaries of key papers, helping you save valuable time during literature reviews. SciWeave also surfaces follow up questions and related research. You don’t need to know exact keywords or citation formats, just ask your question in plain language, and SciWeave will do the rest. Most importantly, it answers your questions with scientific evidence and references, rather than opinions.

How do I find sources on SciWeave?

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Simply type your research question or topic into the search bar. SciWeave will return a summary containing references and direct links to the publications. You can refine results ….

Does SciWeave support multiple languages besides English?

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SciWeave understands and responds in the language you use when asking a question. However, the references it draws from are limited to publications available in that same language. This means answers may be less comprehensive in non-English languages - a limitation we're working to improve in the future.

Can I use SciWeave for free?

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Yes, SciWeave offers a free tier that includes 10 Pro searches per month. You can also make unlimited Basic searches at no cost. This gives you plenty of access to start exploring academic sources and AI-powered summaries without needing to upgrade.

Does SciWeave train AI models with your data?

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No. We do not use your queries, uploaded content, or interaction history to train AI models. Your data is processed securely and used only to generate responses in real time.

How can I reach out if I experience any issues?

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You can contact our support team through the in-app chat or email us at info@desci.com. We aim to respond within 1–2 business days.