Manjaro first impressions
Manjaro is an Arch-based Linux distribution that emphasises simplicity and customisation. During a recent computer upgrade, I decided to switch from openSUSE, which has been my distribution of choice for […]
Habitat fragmentation – what does it mean for biodiversity?
In almost all ecosystems, human activities are causing areas of pristine habitat to be broken into smaller, isolated fragments, causing both habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. Many studies have made […]
Writing a command line dictionary and thesaurus using Python
Update Google’s unofficial dictionary API is no longer supported. ☹️ Many times when I’m searching for a definition for a word, or want to find synonyms, I find myself reaching […]
Random number generators for C++ performance tested
Random number generators (RNGs) are a crucial part of many computational processes. As an ecologist, they are particularly important for representing the stochasticity in life in my models. The most […]
Scientific programming in Python with C++ extensions
Usually, a high-level programming language like Python is ideal for scientific computing. The ease of development and enormous supply of published libraries are two reasons many scientists choose Python as […]
Programming fractal art using tensorflow
Fractals are undeniably beautiful. The self-similar, highly complex patterns reflect elements of the natural world, yet appear geometric and almost alien in their organisation. I decided to generate some using […]
An introduction to ecological neutral theory
What makes species different? Why is it that many species of plant or animal can exist, in extremely close proximity, all competing for resources? The traditional view is that each […]
A selection of the best Linux apps and Gnome extensions
When I inevitably mess up something on my Linux set-up (again) and want to get my system back the way it looked and felt, with most of the tools I […]