Engineering, Research And Science Communities Directory

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Open Science Framework (OSF)

Science | Forums | English | Register | Free

Research Project Management, Data Sharing, Preregistration, Open Access Publishing, Collaboration Tools

A free, open platform to support research and enable collaboration, allowing project management, data sharing, and preprints.

500000

Promotes open science practices and provides tools for managing the research lifecycle.

More a project management and repository tool than a traditional discussion forum.

Best for: Researchers

Protocols.io

Science | Forums | English | Register | Free

Lab Protocols (Biology Chemistry etc.), Method Development & Optimization, Troubleshooting Experiments, Reproducibility, Open Science

An open access repository for scientific research protocols and methods, with discussion features for each protocol.

100000

Excellent platform for sharing and discovering detailed experimental protocols, with Q&A on methods.

Focused on methods and protocols. Not general scientific discussion or theory.

Best for: scientific research

LabRoots

Science | Forums | English | Register | Freemium

Various (depends on event: Cancer Research Neuroscience Clinical Diagnostics), Virtual Conferences, Scientific Webinars, Continuing Education, Networking

A platform hosting virtual events, webinars, and providing science news, with some social networking features for scientists.

threaded forum discussions.

Offers access to virtual scientific events and educational content, fostering connections.

Primary focus is on virtual events rather than continuous

Best for: 300000

Biotech Careers, Pharmaceutical News, Clinical Trials Updates, Life Science Funding, Company Profiles

BioSpace is a news and career site for the life sciences industry. Community interaction through article comments and job seeker resources.

Good resource for life science industry news and career opportunities.

Not a traditional discussion forum; community is mainly through news comments and career sections.

Best for: Life science professionals

GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News) Community

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

Bioprocessing, Drug Discovery & Development, Genomics & Proteomics, Translational Medicine, CRISPR & Gene Editing

GEN provides news and analysis on biotechnology. Community interaction occurs through comments on articles and webinars.

100000

Authoritative source for news and technical information in biotechnology.

Primarily a news and content platform; community is via comments and event Q&A.

Best for: Biotechnology researchers

FiercePharma Community

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Drug Marketing & Sales, FDA Regulations, Clinical Trials, Generics & Biosimilars

FiercePharma provides news and analysis for the pharmaceutical industry. Community via article comments.

160000

Source of news and trends for the pharmaceutical sector.

Community is via comments on news stories. Not a dedicated discussion forum.

Best for: pharmaceutical industry

FierceBiotech Community

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

Biotech R&D, Pharmaceutical Development, Clinical Trials, Venture Capital in Biotech, FDA Regulation

FierceBiotech is an industry news publication for biotech and pharma. Community via article comments.

150000

Provides breaking news and analysis for the biotech industry.

Community interaction is limited to comments on news articles.

Best for: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry professionals

STAT News Community

Science | Forums | English | Public | Freemium

Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Health Policy, Medical Research, Healthcare Technology

STAT News provides in-depth coverage of health, medicine, and life sciences. Community interaction via article comments.

200000

High-quality journalism in health and medicine; comments allow for some discussion.

Not a forum for general Q&A or community problem-solving; focused on news articles.

Best for: Healthcare professionals

The Scientist Community

Science | Forums | English | Register | Freemium

Life Science Research, Molecular Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Neuroscience, Lab Management

Community section of The Scientist magazine, featuring discussions, webinars, and resources for life science professionals.

120000

Targeted at life science researchers with news, webinars, and some discussion features.

Full access and deeper community engagement may require registration or subscription.

Best for: Life scientists

New Scientist – Letters/Comments

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

Breaking Science News, Technology Developments, Health & Medicine, Environment, Space

New Scientist offers reader letters and online comments on articles as its primary community interaction method.

Platform to react to and discuss articles from a major science publication.

Interaction is via letters or article comments

Best for: various science news

Discover Magazine – Community

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

Science News, Health & Medicine, Mind & Brain, Technology, Space & Physics

Discover Magazine’s community interaction is mainly through comments on articles and social media.

800000

Popular science articles and news with comment sections for discussion.

Not a dedicated forum for Q&A or in-depth technical discussion; general audience focus.

Best for: Readers of popular science

Scientific American – Community

Science | Forums | English | Public | Free

Latest Scientific Discoveries, Health & Medicine, Technology Trends, Space Exploration, Environmental Science

Scientific American’s community engagement primarily happens through social media channels and comments on their articles.

2000000

Access to reputable science journalism and the ability to comment on articles.

Not a traditional forum; discussions are article-based and moderated.

Best for: General public interested in science

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