Ask what is worth doing.
Start with the practical problem. Compare the relevance, feasibility and limitations of possible questions and methods before committing to a direction.
A workspace for scientific research
Research with
a clear direction.
Meridian is being built to connect research questions, evidence, analysis and writing—so researchers can see how a decision was reached and what comes next.
In development
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The approach
A coherent path through complex research.
Research rarely follows a straight line. Meridian’s intended workflow brings the question, supporting material and evolving decisions together, while keeping their relationships visible.
Keep the reasoning visible.
Connect sources and analytical results to the recommendations they support. Preserve uncertainty, criticism and the reasons to proceed, revise or stop.
Carry the work forward.
Move between discovery, study design, analysis and writing with a consistent record of decisions, versions and the next useful action.
Design principles
Support the researcher.
Preserve the science.
Meridian is being developed for researchers and teams navigating evidence-intensive projects. These principles guide the work.
Human judgment and clear authority
AI assistance should make decisions easier to inspect. Consequential scientific choices and approvals belong to the people responsible for the research.
Evidence before confidence
Claims should stay connected to inspected sources. Unknowns, conflicting evidence and material limitations should remain visible rather than disappearing into polished prose.
Continuity without confusion
Changes to sources, methods or decisions should make their downstream consequences clear. Earlier work and its provenance should remain understandable.
Clarity throughout the experience
Readable language, purposeful visuals and accessible interactions should help researchers understand ordinary screens, difficult states and conventional outputs.
About Meridian
An early-stage research software project.
Meridian’s goal is to provide a coherent research workspace that supports scientific judgment, preserves the history of the work and reduces the effort of moving between tools.
The product is currently in development. This website introduces its intended approach; it is not a claim that all workflows are complete or independently validated.