Thrusts in the geosciences are placing an ever-increasing demand on downhole measurement systems at a time when the potential for major strides forward are possible, but when major contributions from the previously supportive logging industry are almost non-existent. An often-cited example of technological need arises from the lack of tools suitable for use in thermal regimes. But a more general reason for development stems from the nature of scientific drilling in that work is conducted in regions of the Earth's crust that differ from the hydrocarbon-bearing regions of interest to traditional logging endeavors. Thus, even well-established systems must be examined for data integrity and information content. Interactions with industrial institutions can further this mission at a time when budgetary difficulties on all fronts are manifest. Industrial interactions will require guarantees that evolutionary systems are useful and practical; guidelines addressing such quality issues are under development within the Ocean Drilling Program.