Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Extinction of Taxonomists

I read a fascinating article in The Guardian today about how taxonomists are dying off and not being replaced.  The result is the extinction of entire realms of expertise about biodiversity, ecology, and our endangered ecosystems.  

In unrelated matters, there was a total lunar eclipse early this morning (~4:30).  As the son of an astronomer, I was up to view it.  






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