An analysis of 12.5 million researchers' papers over 60 years found that early-career scientists are more likely to produce disruptive breakthroughs that reshape entire fields, while experienced researchers are better at connecting existing ideas but less likely to achieve paradigm-shifting innovations. The study suggests that career stage significantly influences the type of scientific contributions researchers make.
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An analysis of 12.5 million researchers' papers over 60 years found that early-career scientists are more likely to produce disruptive breakthroughs that reshape entire fields, while experienced researchers are better at connecting existing ideas but less likely to achieve paradigm-shifting innovations. The study suggests that career stage significantly influences the type of scientific contributions researchers make.