/epi-biostat-occh/taxonomy/term/4/all en /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/digitally-cataloguing-archived-plant-specimens-can-transform-conservation-efforts-359456 <p>Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by 9I制作厂免费 researchers has found.</p> <p>Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves recording the species name and original location and uploading that record to a digital repository that is publicly accessible.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:33 +0000 admin 5461713 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/most-canadians-consider-public-transit-be-essential-service-according-initial-results-mcgill-study-360582 <p>Most Canadians view public transit as an essential service and support increased provincial funding in response to current financial difficulties, according to preliminary results from a 9I制作厂免费-led study.聽</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.mobility-canada.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canadian Mobility Survey</a> is underway in 10 major cities. 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