Some early-career disruptive researchers may see their careers stop early. Academic careers are often about becoming increasingly specialized over time. One remains creative well beyond 40, but creativity and risk-taking are not part of the job’s core incentives or requirements, past this age.
Guillaume Balavoine
Experienced researchers are less likely to produce ‘disruptive’ science than are those just starting their careers, finds an analysis of the scientific papers published by 12.5 million researchers over 60 years.
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Analysis of papers from millions of scientists shows that older researchers tend to stick with ideas from their past.
