(25 Jun 2026) The company says the platform differs from general-purpose AI tools by grounding outputs in peer-reviewed literature, providing traceable citations, and enabling researchers to verify and approve every recommended change.
Elsevier reports that LeapSpace is already being used by thousands of researchers worldwide, with 97% reporting time savings and more than half saving over 50% of their research time. The latest update extends support into scientific writing, an area researchers have identified as a priority for AI assistance.
Among the new capabilities being introduced are:
- Writing Coach – an encrypted workspace where researchers can draft and refine manuscripts with AI assistance while maintaining full control over proposed changes.
- Claim Radar – a verification tool that assesses how closely claims align with published literature, highlighting supporting evidence, contradictions and areas where consensus remains uncertain.
- Compare Tables – a feature that extracts evidence from literature into structured comparison tables based on researcher-defined criteria.
- Extended File Upload – support for Word document uploads, allowing researchers to work with a wider range of materials without converting formats.
- Reference Export – enabling direct export of references into documents, supporting literature reviews and citation management workflows.
The announcement in full is here.
