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Four in five researchers report harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork. A new survey suggests a path forward.

Phys.org — September 10, 2026 at 02:33 AM UTC

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Four in five researchers report harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork. A new survey suggests a path forward.

Fieldwork is a vital part of geoscience research, allowing scientists and students to directly observe, interact with and collect data about Earth processes that cannot be replicated in the lab.