James Whiting

May 17, 2024 | guide.michelin.com | James Whiting

Escape to the tropical paradise of Ko Samui with our 48-hour guide covering the island's best beaches, luxurious accommodations, and thrilling adventures. Ko Samui, Thailand's second-largest island, beckons with its powdery white sands, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical landscapes. Whether you're a sun-seeker, a nature enthusiast, or an adventurer at heart, this island promises an unforgettable experience.

Apr 3, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Gabriele Nocchi |James Whiting |Sam Yeaman

AbstractGlobal adaptation occurs when all populations of a species undergo selection toward a common optimum. This can occur by a hard selective sweep with the emergence of a new globally advantageous allele that spreads throughout a species' natural range until reaching fixation. This evolutionary process leaves a temporary trace in the region affected, which is detectable using population genomic methods.

Feb 28, 2024 | guide.michelin.com | James Whiting

With brightly coloured Sino-Portuguese shophouses, winding alleys and Chinese temples, Phuket Old Town transports visitors back into the island's rich history, heritage and culture. Founded over 200 years ago during the island's tin mining boom, the Old Town established itself as a thriving commercial hub attracting traders from Europe and China. Today, it’s a must-visit for those looking for an enriching experience and great food beyond the beaches.

Jan 18, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Laura Dean |James Whiting |Felicity Jones |Friedrich Miescher Laboratory

1 INTRODUCTION Contact zones between divergent forms of the same species provide an excellent opportunity to study how isolating barriers are formed and disintegrated during the process of speciation. Contact zones are typically found in areas of ecological transition, where an environmental gradient exists between habitats, leading to overlap between divergent populations that are adapted to different environments (Abbott, 2017; Johannesson et al., 2020; Keller & Seehausen, 2012).

Dec 21, 2023 | guide.michelin.com | James Whiting

Hanoian cuisine stands out as Vietnam’s vibrant culinary capital, offering a treasure trove of flavours and textures that entice food enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. The city is renowned for its vibrant street food culture that thrives on small, family-owned businesses, where recipes are often passed down through generations. The streets of the Old Quarter are lined with vendors selling an array of dishes, from bun cha to banh mi and pho.