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Science 2.0 is a term which describes an open approach to scientific inquiry, including the trend in the use of World Wide Web technology for increased collaboration among users. Although the term relates to Web 2.0 technologies, the implications are much greater than that of scientists’ use of web applications – the openness required for a more collaborative line of scientific inquiry runs counter to standard “Science 1.0” approach of protection of early ideas. Ben Schneiderman was one of the first to explore this cultural shift in the scientific community and its implications, in March 2008 in the Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080306170924.htm Several Web sites designed to encourage Science 2.0 behaviors have been launched during 2007 and 2008, including:

http://www.Connotea.org

http://www.Hcarknowledgemesh.com

http://www.Icohort.com

http://Precedings.nature.com