First Flight Research

A database of the most pressing problems in science.

We enumerate the problems, and offer bounties so humanity gets solutions, faster.

We want to help researchers get to the forefront of each field faster, and incentivize the kind of research that moves humanity forward.

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Understand the cutting edge of science.

Bounties

If you see a problem you want solved, contribute to the bounty and increase the incentive for researchers to find a solution.

Understand the forefront of science

Enumerating the biggest roadblocks in science, to make progress more legible.

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Are you an expert in an academic field? We'd love to hear from you! We want to understand the most pressing problems in every field.