Nature

Method comparison of microscopy, metabarcoding, and multispectral imaging flow cytometry for identification and relative abundance analysis of insect-dispersed pollen

Pollen identification and quantification are essential in ecological and evolutionary research to address plant-pollinator relationships, pollination services, and plant reproduction. Research into ...
Nature

Intelligent identification method for drilling conditions based on artificial neural networks

Drilling efficiency analysis typically relies on manual post-event analysis, which is subjective and arbitrary, failing to accurately reflect real-time field conditions in a timely manner. To enable ...
Mongabay

Checkout counter tech eases wildlife identification in the field

Using spectroscopy, scientists can identify species during fieldwork, without the need for lengthy and costly analyses such as genetic testing or bioacoustics. Studies show a reliability rate of 80%, ...
insider.si.edu

Core standardized methods for rapid biological field assessment / edited by Trond H. Larsen

"Reliable, standardized and replicable methodologies for quickly assessing key ecosystem values in the field are essential for conservation planning and decision-making at the local to regional scale ...