Updates
Changelog
What we have been building
v1.3
Dark Mode & Accessibility
March 28, 2026- New Full dark mode support across all pages with system preference detection
- New Discussion comments on research tracks for NDA-verified researchers
- New GDPR data export and account deletion request flow
- Improved Accessibility improvements: skip-to-content links, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation
- Improved Security hardening: CSRF origin checking, rate limiting, input validation
v1.2
Experiments & Trials
March 25, 2026- New Experiment and trial submission system with structured data entry
- New Gemini AI-powered scientific review for trial submissions
- New Photo upload support for experiment documentation (GCS-backed)
- New Email verification flow with resend capability
v1.1
Access Control
March 20, 2026- New Email domain gating — institutional and corporate emails required by default
- New Access request flow for independent researchers with admin review
- New Password reset via email with time-limited tokens
v1.0
Initial Launch
March 15, 2026- Launch 40 research tracks across Coatings, Recycling, Water Treatment, Agriculture, and more
- Launch NDA-gated access system with digital signature and legal enforceability
- Launch Stripe Identity verification for contributor authentication
- Launch Researcher dashboard, track subscriptions, and submission system