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City-visit
I spend all my working days at the university of Antwerp. The city of Antwerp itself however stays out of sight most of the time, because the life sciences have their own green campus outside the city center. Working outside … Continue reading
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Survival tricks from the plant world
What I find highly fascinating about plants is how they trick us all. At first sight, they look so helpless. Which, I assure you, they are NOT! There is this saying: “if you don’t like it where your are, just … Continue reading
A cold scientist is not a scientist
I already shared a lot of stories about the cold (here, here and here). As a researcher in the subarctic mountains, this cold is an omnipresent companion, so it is definitely worth the thoughts. It is from uttermost importance to keep your … Continue reading
Vandals!
It is one of the major challenges in field ecology, although it is not more than a practical question: how can I leave my scientifical equipment out in the field? You want to measure soil water content during the whole … Continue reading
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At the zoo
One day, halfway my quest to become a biologist, I had to make the tough choice between plants or animals. Although I truly loved both, I had to choose; there is not enough time to dedicate your scientific life to … Continue reading
Bringing nature to the office
The main advantage of being a field ecologist is the field. You have to go outside to collect your data. The main disadvantage, however, is that this fieldwork takes at most 10 percent of your time, while the other 90 … Continue reading
