What are examples of Slow Science?

The Clock Of The Long Now has a section on Slow Science – extremely long term scientific studies whose datasets tend to gain in value over time rather than diminish. I find this idea very intriguing.

Examples of Slow Science (10+ year studies):

• Mauna Loa CO2 records, which show the effects of global warming (and thus prove it)
• George Schaller Serengeti lion research
• Jane Goodall chimpanzee work
• Agricultural research at the Rothamsted estate
• US Census data (instituted in 1790)

According to the book Slow Science is rare because long-term scientific studies:

1. Aren’t about proving or disproving hypotheses
2. Don’t generate quick papers
3. Bear no relation to scientific fashion
4. Aren’t subject to money-making patent or copyright
5. Usually die when their primary researcher dies
6. Are extremely difficult to maintain funding for
7. Ever-growing archives are an expensive hassle to service & keep accessible

Are LLMs able to help with any of the above? Definitely 7…