Why do we undervalue past scientific research?

New report: older research fuels today’s breakthroughs [Clarivate]( [View online]( "Sleeping beauties": Yesterday’s findings fuel today’s research breakthroughs [report] Staying up to date with the newest findings in a field is critical in today’s fast-paced research environment, but considering foundational work from previous scholars can be just as important. Older research can reveal concepts and developments that have high potential to advance modern topics. Our [short report]( explores notable examples of prior research taking on renewed significance in today's context – such as the development of efficient solar cells and the prediction of gravitational waves – and delves into interesting cases of delayed recognition in research – from climate change to economics. Download the report to understand the concept of "sleeping beauties’ and how yesterday’s findings fuel today’s research breakthroughs. [Download the report]( [Clarivate]( [Clarivate Twitter]( [Clarivate Facebook]( [Clarivate Linkedin]( [Unsubscribe from marketing communications]( [Manage your email preferences]( [Privacy policy]( 70 St Mary Axe London EC3A 8BE United Kingdom [Global office details]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} and is specific to the recipient. If you have received this email in error please delete it and notify the sender immediately. © 2024 Clarivate. Clarivate and its logo, as well as all other trademarks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners and used under license.