Consensus

by Consensus

Search engine that answers research questions from peer-reviewed studies.

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About

Consensus searches academic papers to answer questions directly, summarizing what the research says and showing the studies behind each answer.

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Useful features

  • Answers drawn from peer-reviewed papers
  • Consensus Meter for yes-or-no questions
  • Study summaries with links
  • Filters for study type

Good for

  • Checking what research says on a question
  • Health and nutrition questions
  • Student research

Pricing

Freemium. Free plan with limited monthly searches. Premium removes the limits.

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