Add a ‘speculation box’ to research papers

Science thrives on rigour. Careful phrasing, precise methods and detailed limitations are essential to distinguish what researchers know from what they do not. Yet, in our commitment to precision, we risk losing another crucial ingredient of discovery: imagination. Today’s research articles often focus exclusively on what can be formally proven, leaving little room for the bold ideas, daring interpretations and creative theories that often spark scientific breakthroughs.

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Author: Milad Malekzadeh
Published on: 2025-09-30 00:00:00
Source: www.nature.com