When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be
Summary
Ars Technica highlights a PLoS ONE study that finds thousands of Beatles references in scientific papers, showing the band’s cultural reach across disciplines. The study used a large language model to scan Scopus and Google Scholar for exact titles and lyric wordplay, revealing most references in medicine and social sciences. The article also places the trend in a broader context of how scientists blend pop culture with research narratives.