Cores and samples are the most straightforward and important manifestation of geological process. The cores and samples are the vehicles of the real geological conditions, bearing rich geological information and knowledge. They are original, unique, non- renewable with high potential and acquisition cost. It is of great significance to the national economic construction, social development and earth science research in China. It also plays an essential role in the promotion of geoscience in public. It is of great importance to make full use of digitization, information extraction and mining, virtual modeling, and other technologies to make efficient use of cores and samples. We should aim to change the concept of public promotion and strengthen the research of cores and samples, make use of novel platforms for public promotion, pay attention to the construction of scientific popularization personnel team, and promote the cores and samples science in the new era. It is of great practical significance to build a world- class core management system by developing the general work with high quality, enhancing science popularization and improving the earth science knowledge of the general population in the new era.