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, […]
Author: Sam Thompson
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]