About the publication
Paper Trail
One research paper, explained. What the evidence actually shows.
Weekly deep-dive analysis of one significant new research paper, focusing on methodology, real-world implications, and what the findings actually demonstrate versus what they claim.
About the author
Dr. Maya Nakamura-Rodriguez
Dr. Maya Nakamura-Rodriguez is the guiding editorial voice behind Paper Trail. Science is only as good as its methods, and most science journalism skips the methods entirely. Reads every paper like a detective examining evidence.