Listen to academic research papers
Make the most of your spare time by listening to papers instead of reading them
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Benefits of using R Discovery audio
A voice so clear it sounds like a real person.
Using the latest AI breakthroughs, we create neural voices that are human-like, easy to listen to, and as clear as a realistic voice, with no robotic tones.
Language is no longer a barrier
Non-english speakers can face issues understanding research because papers are typically available in English. You can now upload any paper and choose from 30+ languages to translate into.
Efficient listening: choose the sections you wish to listen
Save time by selecting specific sections to listen to, allowing you to focus only on the parts that are most relevant to you.
Listen anywhere on any device
Accessible from any device, whether you're using a smartphone, tablet, or computer, ensuring you can listen to your content wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I listen to research papers? 
There are two formats of audio papers available on R Discovery platform i.e. Long form audios and Short form audios.
Long form audios have audios for full text papers which are available for limited papers based on license conditions. For all other papers you can upload any paper in .PDF or .docx format and listen to complete full text paper on R Discovery.
Short form audios for papers have title and abstract of the paper in audio format and can be used for quickly evaluating the content of the paper. These are available on recommendations, search results and article pages where you are likely to read abstracts of the paper.
What are the benefits of listening to research papers?
Some key benefits of listening to research papers are convenience of consuming research where you can multitask during commuting and household chores, accessibility for those with visual impairments or reading difficulties, and flexibility in learning where listening offers a different mode of engagement which can break the monotony of reading and provide a richer learning experience.
Are all research papers available in audio format?
Short form audios are available for all papers but full text audios are available based based on licenses of papers. But users can upload any paper and generate its full text audio to consume.
Can I take notes while listening to research papers?
This is coming soon and is currently not available with audios on R Discovery.
Is it possible to listen to research papers offline?
This is coming soon and is currently not available with audios on R Discovery.
How can AI help me find relevant research papers?
Once you enter your reading preferences, R Discovery's robust AI algorithm scans its academic research database to identify and prioritize the top reads for you based on your topics of interest. Users can also search by paper title and abstract or find academic research papers on specific topics or from a specific journal. Simply filter by publication type or date, access type, journals, authors, or relevance to fine-tune the academic research results. The best part, R Discovery's AI learns from past searches and the kind of academic research papers you like on the app to refine its suggestions, ensuring you have the very best academic research reading experience.
Is the R Discovery AI tool for research papers free to use?
R Discovery is free to install and use for anyone who wants to stay updated and create an impact with their research. Once you download the app for free on your Android or iOS operating system or launch the website, it only takes a few minutes to register and setup your academic research library. Explore for free or get an R Discovery Prime subscription to unlock unlimited Prime benefits at just undefined/month or undefined/year.
How can I integrate the R Discovery AI Tool into my research workflow?
R Discovery allows you to effortlessly switch between mobile and web depending on your academic research reading habits. Simply register for free and enter your topics of interest to set up your feed and start getting relevant academic research reading recommendations for your research project. Benefit from our daily research reading recommendations, curated feeds, institutional access to paywalled journal articles, smart summaries, and new research alerts.
Redefine your academic research reading with R Discovery Prime, which lets you listen to research on the go, read research in your language, collaborate on shared reading lists, and automatically sync your library with reference managers. It's all you need and more to take your academic research to the next level.
