Knowledge preservation in the era of big science and AI: strategies for sustainable scientific research

Rainford, P.F. orcid.org/0000-0002-0552-2209, Occhipinti, A. orcid.org/0000-0001-6075-1496, Wang, B. orcid.org/0000-0002-5815-6185 et al. (18 more authors) (2026) Knowledge preservation in the era of big science and AI: strategies for sustainable scientific research. Nature Communications, 17 (1). 4069. ISSN: 2041-1723

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Keywords: Computational biology and bioinformatics; Data publication and archiving; Molecular biology; Research data; Research management
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  • Submitted: 23 August 2025
  • Accepted: 10 April 2026
  • Published (online): 5 May 2026
  • Published: 5 May 2026
Institution: The University of Sheffield
Academic Units: The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
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UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
MR/W00738X/1
Date Deposited: 13 Jul 2026 13:55
Last Modified: 13 Jul 2026 13:55
Status: Published
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Refereed: Yes
Identification Number: 10.1038/s41467-026-72667-3
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  • Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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