Crossref New Datasets Screensaver
The Crossref New Datasets screensaver streams real newly-registered research datasets as they're reported. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Crossref New Datasets screensaver works
The background pipeline polls Crossref's own public API — the DOI registry used by most scholarly publishers — every few minutes for new records.
Each new item eases up into its slot at the bottom of the list as it arrives.
A header shows a live/connecting indicator and the last update time.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real recent item scrolls into view with its details, then eases upward as newer ones arrive behind it.
Settings & tips
- These are dataset DOIs specifically, filtered from Crossref's full record stream.
- Accent recolours the header and highlights.
- New DOIs appear here within minutes of registration.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it's read live from Crossref's own public API, the DOI registry used by most scholarly publishers.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This is a fully key-less public API.
- How often does it refresh?
- The pipeline polls for new records every few minutes.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.