collaboratory
/kəˈlæb.rəˌtɔːr.i/
Definition
A research organization, often digital or virtual, that enables scientists from different locations to share resources, data, and tools to conduct collaborative projects.
Etymology
A portmanteau created by combining the words 'collaborate' and 'laboratory'. It emerged in the 1980s to describe a collaborative research environment that utilizes computer networks to bridge geographic distances.
In the news
The term is used to identify the 'RAD@home Collaboratory' as the group of researchers responsible for discovering the unique 'bow and arrow' galaxy. It highlights the collective, multi-person effort involved in modern astronomical research.
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