1. Define
Record the question, purpose, expected outcome, responsibilities and applicable governance before work begins.
The governed learning chain
From activity to evidence, from evidence to durable understanding.
AAB connects each step without erasing uncertainty or the people responsible for scientific judgement.
The essential idea
Every learning keeps its lineage.
Work begins inside an authorised country and institutional context. Evidence is collected, reviewed and connected to its source. Outcomes, failures and contradictions remain visible so later reasoning can be traced and challenged.
2. Observe
Capture field reality, measurements, context and source material without silently rewriting prior records.
3. Review
Authorised scientists assess evidence quality, uncertainty, contradictions and whether an outcome is established.
4. Preserve
Store the reasoning chain so future teams can understand what happened, why and what still needs investigation.