The Subthesis Squad
Four friends on a mission to explore the world through research. Each character represents a key part of the scientific process.
Curious Cat
The Questioner
Curious Cat is a fluffy feline with big round glasses and a magnifying glass always at the ready. Cat loves to ask 'Why?' about everything - from why leaves change color to why the moon follows you at night. Cat represents the very first step of research: asking questions and observing the world with wonder.
Professor Hoot
The Mentor & Literature Guide
Professor Hoot is a wise old owl who wears a mortarboard cap and carries a pointer stick. Hoot has read every book in the Library of Leaves and guides the squad through existing research. Hoot represents literature review - understanding what's already been discovered before forging ahead.
Subby the Robot
The AI Organizer
Subby is a cute, round robot with an antenna and a heart displayed on its tummy screen. Inspired by the Subthesis platform, Subby helps the squad organize ideas, sort information, calculate odds, and polish their final work. Subby represents technology and AI tools in research.
Detail Dog
The Data Analyst
Detail Dog is a beagle with a pencil tucked behind his ear and a clipboard always in paw. Dog loves counting, sorting, graphing, and checking lists twice. Detail Dog represents data analysis and the careful attention to detail that every great researcher needs.