Give your patrons a better way to explore science.
This Week in Science turns newly published research into clear, engaging stories for curious readers—and connects them back to the science behind the story.
Give your library and its patrons full access for 90 days, free. At the end of the pilot, we’ll show you how the resource was used so you can decide whether it’s worth keeping.
No credit card. No purchase required. No commitment after the pilot.
Science shouldn’t require a journal subscription—or a PhD.
Thousands of scientific studies are published every week. But for most people, discovering that research means knowing where to look, navigating academic databases, and deciphering writing intended for other researchers.
This Week in Science gives curious people another way in.
We find fascinating new research from across science, explain what researchers discovered in plain language, and connect readers to the underlying studies whenever they’re openly available.
Discover
Interesting new research selected from across the sciences.
Understand
Clear explanations written for interested readers, not specialists.
Explore
Connections to the original research so curiosity can lead somewhere deeper.
What your patrons get
New science, every week
We continually identify interesting new research across health, biology, psychology, technology, the environment, space, and other areas of science.
Written for curious people
Readers shouldn’t need a PhD to understand a scientific paper. We translate technical research into engaging, plain-language explanations while preserving the original work’s substance.
A path back to the research
This Week in Science isn’t meant to replace the scientific literature. It’s a way into it. We connect readers with the underlying research and, whenever possible, openly available versions of the original studies.
A resource for exploration
Patrons can discover research they might never have thought to search for—from new medical discoveries to strange animal behavior, emerging technologies, ancient history, the universe, and everything in between.
Built for curious patrons.
This Week in Science isn’t another academic search database.
It’s a discovery resource.
A patron might arrive because they’re fascinated by the brain, dinosaurs, artificial intelligence, space, disease, animals, archaeology, or something they didn’t know they were interested in until five minutes ago.
We help turn that curiosity into exploration of real scientific research.
Science is a public good. We want more people to be able to engage with it.
What’s included for your library?
Everything you need to make new scientific research easier for your community to discover and explore.
Institutional access
Make This Week in Science available as a digital resource for your library community.
New research every week
Fresh coverage drawn from newly published research across scientific disciplines.
Plain-language explanations
Research findings translated into accessible, engaging stories without requiring specialized knowledge.
Original research links
Readers can continue into the underlying research, including open-access versions when available.
Patron-ready resource
Share TWIS through your website, newsletters, digital resources, social media, and other patron communications.
Usage reporting
See whether your community is actually using the resource before deciding whether to continue.
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Try This Week in Science with your community for 90 days. Then decide whether it’s worth keeping.
No credit card required. No obligation to continue after your pilot.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 90-day pilot really free?
Yes. There’s no charge and no credit card required. We want you to see whether your community actually uses This Week in Science before deciding whether to pay.
Do patrons need individual subscriptions?
No. Your pilot provides institutional access, making This Week in Science available as a library resource.
What kinds of science does TWIS cover?
We follow research across a wide range of fields, including health, biology, psychology, technology, the environment, space, archaeology, and other areas of scientific discovery.
Is This Week in Science an academic database?
No. TWIS complements research databases rather than replacing them. Its purpose is discovery and accessibility: helping non-specialists encounter, understand, and explore new research.
What happens after 90 days?
We’ll provide information about how the resource was used. You can then decide whether you’d like to continue with a paid library subscription. There’s no obligation to continue.
How can we promote it to patrons?
We’ll provide simple materials and links that you can use on your website, in newsletters, through social media, and alongside your other digital resources.
Ready to try it with your community?
Give your patrons 90 days of This Week in Science—free.
No purchase. No credit card. Just an opportunity to see whether your community finds it useful.
Start your free 90-day library pilot
Tell us a little about your library and we’ll get you set up. There’s no purchase, credit card, or long-term commitment required.