May 10, 2007 6:45 AM

Encyclopedia of Life Goes Live

Esteemed Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson’s dream of a free, comprehensive catalogue of all we know about every species on Earth is coming true: The Encyclopedia of Life — to be formally launched today in Washington, where it will be headquartered — is envisioned as a computer-based, ever-expanding roster of all life forms that will give […]

Esteemed Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson's dream of a free, comprehensive catalogue of all we know about every species on Earth is coming true:

The Encyclopedia of Life -- to be formally launched today in Washington, where it will be headquartered -- is envisioned as a computer-based, ever-expanding roster of all life forms that will give scientists an unprecedented means to help decide when they've encountered a new species. It should also provide a publicly-accessible trove for everyone from bio-entrepreneurs to birdwatchers.

What on earth? Database to list all named species [Boston Globe]

Previous Wired coverage here.

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