Out of the Basement and Into the Light
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February 5, 2026
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12 min
Prominent analytical chemists Coral Barbas, Georgios Theodoridis, and Michael Witting highlight the urgency of elevating analytical science's status as fundamental to all scientific fields. They argue that the quality of measurements must be prioritized over mere outcomes, emphasizing that analytical science underpins vital societal aspects like clean water and food. The trio advocates for increased visibility, respect for trained specialists, and substantial investment in core facilities to enhance the field's impact and innovation, ultimately benefiting public health and science as a whole.
1. Importance of valuing measurement quality in analytical science. 2. Recognition of analytical chemists' vital role in society. 3. Need for increased visibility and respect for the field. 4. Importance of funding substantial core facilities. 5. Necessity for complete and rigorous journal methods sections. 6. Advocacy for broader education on analytical science's contributions. 7. Call for collaboration among scientists to improve analytical methods understanding.
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