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Time to change the data culture in geochemistry

Katy J. Chamberlain, Kerstin Lehnert, Iona M. McIntosh, D. J. Morgan, Gerhard Wörner

2021Nature Reviews Earth & Environment29 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Geochemical data are vital for understanding Earth’s past, present and future. However, currently only a fraction of geochemical data are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable, limiting their use in the broadest range of scientific studies. There is an urgent need for international coordination of geochemical data and methods to unlock their full research potential.

Topics & Concepts

InteroperabilityLimitingEarth scienceGeochemistryComputer scienceGeologyWorld Wide WebEngineeringMechanical engineeringResearch Data Management PracticesScientific Computing and Data ManagementGeochemistry and Geologic Mapping