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Y Combinator Cast

07/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Metrics for measuring the impact of scientific papers, such as citation counts, may not always align with the goal of making research understandable to a wider audience.

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Fermat's Library Cofounders João Batalha and Luís Batalha

@ Y Combinator

Fermat's Library Cofounders João Batalha and Luís Batalha

07/06/18

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