EliteAEO 83.1 Verified
News / MediaBusiness / FinanceScience
DR
86
Ahrefs
DA
88
Moz
Traffic
330k
Ahrefs
United States·Nofollow
$3,800/ placement
AEO & GEO citation links · Science
Science Backlinks for Labs, Biotech and Research-Driven Brands
Science questions put to answer engines range from explanations ('how do mRNA vaccines work') to evaluations of the tools, materials and companies working at the edge of a field. Engines lean on journals, universities, science journalism and technical explainers because those sources show their evidence. Biotech and climate-tech startups, lab equipment and research software vendors, and science-led consumer brands need placements where their work is described accurately and in context.
90
Science placements
47
Elite + Strong tier
DR 52
Median authority
$89+
Starting price · median $289
Why answer engines cite Science sources
- 1
The evidence is visible. Science publications link to papers, name researchers and describe methods, which gives engines something verifiable to attribute.
- 2
Explainers are reused constantly. Clear accounts of a mechanism or technology are retrieved for definitional prompts, and companies cited as examples are carried along.
- 3
Hype is a liability. Overstated breakthrough claims clash with more careful sources, so measured coverage is more likely to be quoted than promotional copy.
Prompts your buyers ask AI
Which companies are working on solid-state batteries, and how close are they to production?
Best electronic lab notebook for a small academic lab on a tight budget
How does direct air capture work, and what does it currently cost per ton?
What's the difference between a preprint and a peer-reviewed paper?
Answer engines build replies to prompts like these from sources they trust. Placements on those sources are how a brand enters the answer.
Top Science placements
Highest AEO scores in Science
EliteAEO 82.5 Verified
Tech / SaaSScienceBusiness / Finance
DR
83
Ahrefs
DA
84
Moz
Traffic
53.7k
Ahrefs
United States 52%·Dofollow
$1,550/ placement
EliteAEO 82.0 Verified
News / MediaHealth / FitnessScience
DR
86
Ahrefs
DA
88
Moz
Traffic
119k
Ahrefs
United States·Nofollow
$5,050/ placement
EliteAEO 79.1 Verified
Business / FinanceScienceTech / SaaS
DR
75
Ahrefs
DA
59
Moz
Traffic
139k
Ahrefs
India 39%·Dofollow
$259/ placement
EliteAEO 78.2 Verified
News / MediaBusiness / FinanceScience
DR
79
Ahrefs
DA
79
Moz
Traffic
31.3k
Ahrefs
Global·Dofollow
$789/ placement
EliteAEO 77.8 Verified
Business / FinanceHealth / FitnessScience
DR
74
Ahrefs
DA
76
Moz
Traffic
72.4k
Ahrefs
United States 76%·Dofollow
$349/ placement
EliteAEO 77.6 Verified
News / MediaEducationScience
DR
75
Ahrefs
DA
54
Moz
Traffic
34.6k
Semrush
India·Dofollow
$309/ placement
EliteAEO 77.5 Verified
ScienceTech / SaaSBusiness / Finance
DR
71
Ahrefs
DA
73
Moz
Traffic
249k
Ahrefs
United States 68%·Dofollow
$369/ placement
EliteAEO 77.1 Verified
ScienceTech / SaaSHealth / Fitness
DR
73
Ahrefs
DA
61
Moz
Traffic
57.7k
Ahrefs
United States 69%·Dofollow
$459/ placement
Placement playbook
How to win Science citations
- 01
Lead with the science, then the company
Place explainers and features about the problem and the approach, with your company as a concrete example. Engines retrieve these for both 'how does X work' and 'who is working on X' prompts.
- 02
Show your evidence
Reference papers, preprints, datasets or trial registrations, and be explicit about stage: lab, pilot, or commercial. Verifiable claims earn trust from editors, readers and engines alike.
- 03
Reach researchers and buyers separately
Lab tools and research software need the publications researchers read; deep-tech startups looking for partners or investors also need business and tech coverage. Use company or product names as anchors.
Science by AEO tier
| Tier | Sites | Med. DR | Med. price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | 12 | 75 | $649 |
| Strong | 35 | 63 | $309 |
| Standard | 31 | 40 | $249 |
| Emerging | 12 | 19 | $159 |
Biggest audiences: United States, India, United Kingdom, Canada, France. 79 confirmed dofollow.
Watch out for
- Overstating results. Presenting early or preprint findings as settled draws criticism and can be contradicted by the more careful sources engines also see.
- Ignoring clinical and regulatory context. Biotech and health-adjacent claims may be restricted before approval; coordinate placements with regulatory and legal teams.
- Using pop-science reach for B2B buyers. Consumer science outlets build awareness but are rarely what lab managers or procurement teams rely on.
Best value
High-tier Science links near the median price
StrongAEO 69.7 Verified
News / MediaBusiness / FinanceScience
DR
63
Ahrefs
DA
57
Moz
Traffic
10.4k
Ahrefs
India·Dofollow
$159/ placement
StrongAEO 71.2 Verified
Business / FinanceScienceHealth / Fitness
DR
68
Ahrefs
DA
47
Moz
Traffic
3.3k
Ahrefs
India 92%·Dofollow
$169/ placement
StrongAEO 61.3 Verified
ScienceLifestyle
DR
49
Ahrefs
DA
68
Moz
Traffic
5.5k
Ahrefs
India·Dofollow
$189/ placement
Science AEO links: FAQ
Can a startup get cited alongside universities and journals?+
Yes, mostly as an example of who is applying a technology or as a vendor recommendation. Engines will usually still rely on academic sources for the underlying science, so placements should frame your company within that context.
Should articles link to our papers or our website?+
Ideally both: reference the paper and link to your site. Papers support credibility, while your site gives engines and readers a clear entity to attach the work to.
Are press releases about research results enough?+
They help announce results but are often syndicated with little editorial value added. Independent coverage that explains the work and its limitations tends to be more useful to readers and answer engines.
How do science-led consumer brands fit here?+
Brands built on a specific technology or ingredient can use science placements to explain the mechanism and the evidence behind it. Keep consumer claims modest; science readers and engines both discount overreach.
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