Natural History Collections and Museomics
@nhcm.pensoft.net
Open-access, peer-reviewed journal for research, discussion & innovation of natural history collections.
Publications foster deeper understanding & appreciation of natural history.
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Website: nhcm.pensoft.net
Publications foster deeper understanding & appreciation of natural history.
Published by @pensoft.net. Powered by ARPHA.
Website: nhcm.pensoft.net
The tangled history of Liverpool’s White-eye bird collection illustrates the impacts of war, imperialism, and scientific legacy on museum archives and taxonomy.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The tangled history of Liverpool’s White-eye bird collection illustrates the impacts of war, imperialism, and scientific legacy on museum archives and taxonomy.
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We're at #ECN2025 in Portland, Oregon!
We're passionate about entomological collections, which is why we published some of last year's ECN in a special topical collection: nhcm.pensoft.net/topical_coll...
Check out the @pensoft.net stand for our latest news!
We're passionate about entomological collections, which is why we published some of last year's ECN in a special topical collection: nhcm.pensoft.net/topical_coll...
Check out the @pensoft.net stand for our latest news!
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We're at #ECN2025 in Portland, Oregon!
We're passionate about entomological collections, which is why we published some of last year's ECN in a special topical collection: nhcm.pensoft.net/topical_coll...
Check out the @pensoft.net stand for our latest news!
We're passionate about entomological collections, which is why we published some of last year's ECN in a special topical collection: nhcm.pensoft.net/topical_coll...
Check out the @pensoft.net stand for our latest news!
We invite you to the II. Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference set to convene at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, where our publisher @pensoft.net is exhibiting our materials and sponsoring an Early Career Researcher!
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nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1017
The II. Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference set to convene at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
The II. Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, 2025 in the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest.The conference itinera...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We invite you to the II. Hungarian Zootaxonomy Conference set to convene at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, where our publisher @pensoft.net is exhibiting our materials and sponsoring an Early Career Researcher!
nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1017
nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1017
We are excited to be heading to the Entomological Collections Network Annual Meeting (8-9 Nov) and Entomology 2025 (9-12 Nov) in Portland, Oregon!
Learn all about @pensoft.net's involvement here: nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1006
@entcollnet.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social
Learn all about @pensoft.net's involvement here: nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1006
@entcollnet.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social
Pensoft Heads to Portland, Oregon for ECN 2025 and Entomology 2025
Pensoft is excited to take part in two major upcoming entomological events in Portland, OR, USA. Teodor Metodiev will represent the publisher at both the Entomological Collections Network Annual ...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We are excited to be heading to the Entomological Collections Network Annual Meeting (8-9 Nov) and Entomology 2025 (9-12 Nov) in Portland, Oregon!
Learn all about @pensoft.net's involvement here: nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1006
@entcollnet.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social
Learn all about @pensoft.net's involvement here: nhcm.pensoft.net/news/1006
@entcollnet.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social
This paper reexamines the century-old holotype of the singleton Madagascan woodlouse 𝐴𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑎, revealing distinctive morphology that justifies its transfer to a new genus, 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑎.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This paper reexamines the century-old holotype of the singleton Madagascan woodlouse 𝐴𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑎, revealing distinctive morphology that justifies its transfer to a new genus, 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑎.
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This retrospective honours John Fordyce Peake's pioneering contributions to science and museum policy, highlighting his innovations in biodiversity data management and natural history collections worldwide.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This retrospective honours John Fordyce Peake's pioneering contributions to science and museum policy, highlighting his innovations in biodiversity data management and natural history collections worldwide.
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The latest study in our journal assesses the threat status and implementation of the IUCN's One Plan Approach to conservation for the birds of Vietnam.
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Eyes to the skies: assessing the threat status of Vietnam’s bird species
A new study published in Nature Conservation assesses the threat status of bird species from Vietnam, underscoring the country’s critical conservation needs.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The latest study in our journal assesses the threat status and implementation of the IUCN's One Plan Approach to conservation for the birds of Vietnam.
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Read all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/10/31/a...
Comparing spider rehydration methods in museum curation, the study finds gradual ethanol vapor rehydration better preserves morphology than rapid heating, though DNA remains heavily degraded.
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Comparing ethanol rehydration techniques: effects on spider morphology and DNA integrity
Ethanol curation plays a crucial role in preserving museum specimens, especially soft-bodied arthropods. Dehydration happens as a result of less than ideal storage and preservation conditions. If rehy...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Comparing spider rehydration methods in museum curation, the study finds gradual ethanol vapor rehydration better preserves morphology than rapid heating, though DNA remains heavily degraded.
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An intense week for our team as our publisher @pensoft.net is representing us at #LivingData2025! A great way to showcase our new open access journal to a huge scientific audience interested in protecting and cataloguing #biodiversity
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
An intense week for our team as our publisher @pensoft.net is representing us at #LivingData2025! A great way to showcase our new open access journal to a huge scientific audience interested in protecting and cataloguing #biodiversity
The bias and incompleteness of Portuguese birds in natural history collections present serious consequences for researchers. Steps towards stable investment, bridging gaps between museums and the scientific community, and the digitisation of metadata are encouraged.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The bias and incompleteness of Portuguese birds in natural history collections present serious consequences for researchers. Steps towards stable investment, bridging gaps between museums and the scientific community, and the digitisation of metadata are encouraged.
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After artificial aging, 𝐿𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑠 specimens in a mixture of ethanol denatured with isopropyl alcohol shrunk slightly less than those in other mixtures: doi.org/10.3897/nhcm...
October 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
After artificial aging, 𝐿𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑠 specimens in a mixture of ethanol denatured with isopropyl alcohol shrunk slightly less than those in other mixtures: doi.org/10.3897/nhcm...
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Rapid public reporting is key to controlling the spread of invasive yellow-legged hornets in Great Britain. 🇬🇧
Learn more in the latest @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/23/h...
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Learn more in the latest @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/23/h...
@bbka.org.uk
Hornet invaders: British public urged to report yellow-legged bee killers
Researchers have emphasised the vital role of public reporting in controlling the invasive yellow-legged hornet (AKA the Asian hornet) in Great Britain.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Rapid public reporting is key to controlling the spread of invasive yellow-legged hornets in Great Britain. 🇬🇧
Learn more in the latest @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/23/h...
@bbka.org.uk
Learn more in the latest @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/23/h...
@bbka.org.uk
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Invasive fish are entering the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal, but what is causing them to spread? 🌍🐟
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How are invasive fish entering the Mediterranean Sea?
A new study explores how shipping, currents and habitat factors carry alien species through the Suez Canal.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Invasive fish are entering the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal, but what is causing them to spread? 🌍🐟
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@pensoft.net
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Our publisher @pensoft.net presented two awards at #SCCS25, including a Best Talk award which entitles the winner to a free publication in Nature Conservation!
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natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/970
Pensoft recognises young talent at the Student Conference on Conservation Science 2025
Between the 2nd and 6th of September 2025, the Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) brought together early-career researchers and students to the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary. Org...
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September 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Our publisher @pensoft.net presented two awards at #SCCS25, including a Best Talk award which entitles the winner to a free publication in Nature Conservation!
natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/970
natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/970
We are thrilled to present our first completed topical collection, "Entomological Outreach Collections and Community Engagement."
Read all about it here!
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Read all about it here!
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Bugs in drawers: entomological outreach collections and their role in community engagement
A completed topical collection in the journal Natural History Collections and Museomics explores insect outreach drawers, their uses and best practices.
blog.pensoft.net
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are thrilled to present our first completed topical collection, "Entomological Outreach Collections and Community Engagement."
Read all about it here!
blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/12/b...
Read all about it here!
blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/12/b...
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The latest guest post on the @pensoft.net blog outlines a new, non-lethal method of studying pollinator networks. 🐝🧬
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blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/11/t...
The bee’s knees: a new, non-lethal way to study pollinator networks
Researchers have created a new way to study pollinator networks, using metabarcoding and without killing bees, as described in this guest blog post.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The latest guest post on the @pensoft.net blog outlines a new, non-lethal method of studying pollinator networks. 🐝🧬
blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/11/t...
blog.pensoft.net/2025/09/11/t...
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It's day two of #Ento25 in Glasgow! 🏴
Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝
@royentsoc.bsky.social
Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝
@royentsoc.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It's day two of #Ento25 in Glasgow! 🏴
Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝
@royentsoc.bsky.social
Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝
@royentsoc.bsky.social
Jasmine Cates and Anthony Abbate describe Auburn University Native Bee Lab’s outreach collection and its important role in the lab’s broader outreach program.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Jasmine Cates and Anthony Abbate describe Auburn University Native Bee Lab’s outreach collection and its important role in the lab’s broader outreach program.
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Freshwater mussel larvae in museum collections offer untapped insights for taxonomy and conservation: doi.org/10.3897/nhcm...
Freshwater mussel (Bivalvia, Palaeoheterodonta) larvae in natural history collections: an underutilised resource
Natural history collections which store the soft bodies of freshwater mussels can provide information for research and the public in a comparatively simple way that has so far been insufficiently cons...
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September 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Freshwater mussel larvae in museum collections offer untapped insights for taxonomy and conservation: doi.org/10.3897/nhcm...
Researchers introduce a quick-assessment tool for insect outreach drawers based on five criteria: information, relevance, aesthetics, potential for engagement, and inspiration.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Researchers introduce a quick-assessment tool for insect outreach drawers based on five criteria: information, relevance, aesthetics, potential for engagement, and inspiration.
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@entiminae.bsky.social @universityofkansas.bsky.social
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Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA) – from concept to workflows.
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Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA) – from concept to workflows
The Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA) consortium consists of 14 museums, universities and scientific institutions in Austria holding outstanding scientific collections. These collections docu...
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August 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Open Scientific Collections Austria (OSCA) – from concept to workflows.
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! To celebrate our recent move over to Bluesky, enjoy a collection of weird and wonderful discoveries published in our journal! 🧵(1/15)
August 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! To celebrate our recent move over to Bluesky, enjoy a collection of weird and wonderful discoveries published in our journal! 🧵(1/15)
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The three journals we publish on behalf of @mfnberlin.bsky.social have taken the step from X to Bluesky! 🧵(1/4)
August 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The three journals we publish on behalf of @mfnberlin.bsky.social have taken the step from X to Bluesky! 🧵(1/4)