We created PANGAEA-GPT, an artificial intelligence system that acts like a team of smart research assistants. When scientists type questions in everyday language, such as 'Find ocean temperature data from the Arctic,' the system automatically searches through the database, finds relevant information, analyzes it, and even creates graphs and charts. It's like having several expert helpers who specialize in different areas - one knows about ocean science, another about ecology, and so on.

Our system is particularly good at rediscovering old, forgotten datasets that might contain valuable information about how our planet has changed over time. Early testing shows that tasks that used to take scientists hours or days can now be completed in minutes. This technology could help researchers make important discoveries about climate change and our environment much faster.