The pivot penalty in research
Nature, Published online: 28 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09048-1An analysis of millions of scientific papers and patents reveals a ‘pivot penalty’ when researchers shift direction, with the impact of studies decreasing rapidly the further they move from their previous work.
Nature, Published online: 28 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09048-1An analysis of millions of scientific papers and patents reveals a ‘pivot penalty’ when researchers shift direction, with the impact of studies decreasing rapidly the further they move from their previous work.
