Facebook for Scientists and Researchers...

Nice post and good use of Web 2.0 with this site...I can see this growing as participating increases and it offers a convenient way to share research material...more information and detailed explanation over at ScienceRoll.....BD

Launching this Friday, May 23, researchgate.net changes the picture by offering international networking technology to scientists of all disciplines. It is the world’s first platform of its kind and features numerous technological highlights that simplify research cooperation. Signing up for the service takes just seconds. Registered users of the free-of-charge platform can present their research work in a personal profile, exchange messages and build groups for peer-to-peer discussions. Search engines allow easy access to specific topics and conversations. Researchers from around the world with similar interests can be immediately identified and contacted.