A framework for translating the write-ups of experiments into a format that can be processed by computers has been developed by academics.

The new EXPO software tool could revolutionize the way scientific papers are written and help scientists make creative leaps, researchers say.

EXPO provides a descriptive framework, or ontology, to represent different stages of an experiment and the relationships between these stages. It also includes ways to define the hypothesis tested, the way results are analyzed, and the conclusion drawn.