bioRxiv New Preprints Screensaver
The bioRxiv New Preprints screensaver streams real recently-posted bioRxiv and medRxiv preprints as they're reported. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
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How the bioRxiv New Preprints screensaver works
The background pipeline polls bioRxiv's own public API — the leading biology and medicine preprint server — every few minutes for new records.
Each new item eases up into its slot at the bottom of the list as it arrives.
A header shows a live/connecting indicator and the last update time.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real recent item scrolls into view with its details, then eases upward as newer ones arrive behind it.
Settings & tips
- Preprints appear here before formal peer review, dated by posting day.
- Accent recolours the header and highlights.
- bioRxiv and medRxiv are run by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it's read live from bioRxiv's own public API, the leading biology and medicine preprint server.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This is a fully key-less public API.
- How often does it refresh?
- The pipeline polls for new records every few minutes.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.