
Taxonomy, the science of naming things, is under threat - Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives
Nic Rawlence • Nov 14, 2018 •
Museums are cathedrals of science, but they are under threat worldwide as part of a malaise of undervaluing museum collections and the field of taxonomy, the science of naming biodiversity. The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is the latest example. Te Papa confirmed a restructure in July, following leaked reports. Facing … Read More