The document discusses the history and rise of social networks and their uses. It describes how social networks have grown since the 1990s due to increasing internet bandwidth and familiarity with the internet. Approximately 2/3 of internet users now use social networks regularly. Social networks can be classified into categories like general social networks, professional networks, and content-specific networks. Examples of using social networks for scientific purposes include research collaborations and disseminating conference information.
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