Issue 37:
Podcasting
Techtip
February 2005
GIS Invader is an interactive geographic information system for registering aquatic alien species and creating distribution maps, developed by the Zoological Institute of the Regional Biological Invasions Center (RBIC) of the Russian Academy of...
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October 2004
JOBLAB is a software package developed in Germany to help young people identify their personal strengths and aptitudes and assess their career options.
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August 2004
Advances in remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) technology have led to a dramatic increase in the amount of available geographic information – from satellite imagery and spatial databases to interactive maps. However, access t...
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March 2004
The Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development (IAPAD) programme has developed Participatory 3D Modelling (P3DM), a community-based tool that merges GIS-generated data, local knowledge and traditional spatial information (cognitive maps)...
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February 2004
A brand new device to keep dolphins clear of fishing nets is proving, quite literally, a resounding success.
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December 2003
When it comes to managing livestock, many potentially valuable practical tips and tricks tend to be buried in professional literature. Getting this information across to smallholder farmers, many of whom are illiterate, remains one of the major...
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October 2003
Suppose you are an extension officer and you need information about the boundaries of a farm or on the soil properties in a particular district – life would be a lot easier if you could retrieve these data at will. Enter the Agricultural Geo-ref...
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August 2003
The Micro-Banking Open Architecture Project (Mo-Ap) is a new initiative to define and develop open source standards, software and documentation for microfinance institutions (MFIs) worldwide. According to programmers James Dailey of the Grameen...
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April 2003
To identify an insect, an entomologist will first narrow down the range of possibilities by examining the creature's appearance. For instance, if it has two wings it will most probably be a species of fly. If it has eight legs, chances are it wi...
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