Tools for Academic Research

Seaborn

statistical data visualization in Python

Any
D3.js

The most widely used javascript lib for visualizations in the browser.

Neurostars

StackOverflow style Q&A site for neuroinformatics.

Web
Biostars

StackOverflow style Q&A site for bioinformatics.

Web
Coffitivity

a rather simple but useful coffee shop noise library; premium has more three more soundtracks; elegant UI; scientific research powered

Web Mac Android iOS
Noizio

a handy white noise tool that stays in your Mac status bar.

Mac
Noisli

free mixing of multiple tracks (which is similar to Soundrown but with much better UI). Users can save a customized setting for later use.

Web iOS Android
Rainy Mood

rainy day rainy mood, simple but with excellent white noise; a new beautiful soundtrack each day

Web iOS Android
Ten Rules Plosone

Series of quick "Ten Simple Rules" articles for research scientists to manage challenges in their careers. Number of articles are …

Zotero

An open source bibliography reference manager with syncing and BibTeX support.

Web
Mendeley

A bibliography reference manager with cloud storage and BibTeX support.

Web Win Mac Linux
Readcube/Papers

A all platform app for reference mamagement, note-taking, and more. The former Papers has been rebanded as ReadCube Papers.

Web Mac Win