Successful automation often involves machines that carry out tasks differently than persons. For example, a Coulter counter (developed by Wallace H. Coulter, an American engineer), analyzes blood cells by electrical…
The video for the launch of the Encyclopedia of Life earned a 15,000 euro Pirelli International Award for science communication. Thanks to Avenue A/RazorFish and all other members of the…
Recent essays based on the “Peak Stuff” paper by Chris Goodall highlight our work on Dematerialization: In Le Monde in France in French by Audrey Garric, “Have we attained a…
The first barcode data release paper has just been published by PLoS One. These data comply with the BARCODE data standard and the paper includes a table that links data…
In August 2010 PLoS ONE, researchers from University of Queensland, Georgetown University, and National Aquarium look at feasibility of genotyping cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) by sampling blow, the exhalations…
Our bibliography on abiotic petroleum origins grows bigger and better with the inclusion of another 50+ references to Russian papers, courtesy to Vladimir Kutcherov. Stay tuned for more exciting updates….
PHE student Samara Davis will present her work with Mark Stoeckle on eDNA detection of threatened salamanders at Northeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Annual Meeting https://northeastparc.org, to be…
In December 2010 Mitochondrial DNA special issue (open access!) devoted to the Mexican Barcode of Life Initiative (MexBOL), Mexican scientists and colleagues report on barcoding explorations of their megadiverse fauna…
Energy author Robert Bryce publishes a piece in The American magazine that refers heavily to our work on Decarbonization….
Our new cool-looking PHE website is up and running, thanks especially to Jason Yung and Mark Stoeckle. A brand new publications database ties everything together, thanks to diligence of Smriti…