The Global Mashup, I mean Encyclopedia, of Life

Amazing project spearheaded by E.O. Wilson; described in the NY Times at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/science/26ency.html

NYU SCPS Center New Course Catalog

NYU has updated their course catalog.

Have a look at their new and improved site.

Enjoy.

5 Minute Videos

5min.com is comprised of video shorts on all matter of practical topics. According to the site "5min is a place to find short video solutions for every practical question and is also a place for people who want to share their knowledge. 5min's vision is simple: any solution can be visually explained in 5 minutes. Show us your skills! Join 5min and spread your knowledge!"

Go check it out. It's fun and very interactive.

Knowledgebase on Common Models/Standards for Hosting Raw Data and Grey Literature

The Future Lab Committee of the STM trade organization (of which I am part of) will likely be creating a knowledge base/wiki on the common models/standards that people are using for hosting raw research data and grey literature. This effort is not meant to create a central repository for this type of content but rather an information space for publishers and others to learn about efforts that are already underway. The intention is to categorize these initiatives but subject area.

If you know about any of the efforts around standardizing raw research data and grey literature, I would be happy to post any information you send me to the knowledge base. Additionally, the wiki will be open to the world for reading but invite only for contributing. So if you wish to be a contributor just let me know and I'll get you in.