LitFlo Blog

Research tools & PhD productivity

Practical guides from researchers — on literature review, academic AI, and staying on top of your field.

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How to Keep Up With Research Papers Without Drowning

Over 5 million papers are published yearly. Here's a practical, evidence-backed system for PhD students to stay current without the overwhelm.

Jun 29, 2026

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How to actually read a research paper (start with the figures)

Most researchers read papers front to back. That's the wrong order. Here's a method built around figures that works better.

Jun 21, 2026

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Foundational Classics vs. the Latest Papers: Balancing Your Reading Diet

Should you read classic foundational papers or the latest research? Here's how to balance both — with a practical reading diet for PhD students and researchers.

Jun 7, 2026

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LitFlo vs Google Scholar

LitFlo vs Google Scholar: What's the Difference?

Google Scholar and LitFlo solve different problems. Here's what each actually does — and why serious researchers need both in their workflow.

Jun 3, 2026