Connected Papers serves as a visual instrument that allows researchers and applied scientists to efficiently locate academic papers that are relevant to their work. By merely entering an area of interest, users are presented with a graphical representation of the research landscape. This tool highlights popular papers and showcases the relationships between different study areas. With its capability to manage extensive amounts of new publications, it ensures users remain informed about essential works, both past and present. The platform also facilitates bi-directional exploration, allowing users to uncover prior and derivative research effectively.