r/science Karma Requirements
100 combined karma + 30 day account age
Science news community requiring citations to peer-reviewed journals. Posts from non-credible sources are removed. Flairs are required and indicate the scientific field. Mods verify credentials for AMAs.
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Comment karma
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Post karma
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Account age
30d
How to post successfully in r/science
Tactical tips from active members of this community.
Only link to peer-reviewed research published in credible journals
Assign the correct field flair (Biology, Physics, Medicine, etc.) or the post is removed
Comments must be civil and science-based - no political arguments
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