Category Archives: Science

MicroFracNet

Posted on February 10, 2025 by lembrechtsjonas

An add-on to the global EcoFracNet monitoring protocol Call to action: Monitor plant biodiversity and microclimate using a standardized design across scales from 0,5 m to 900 m to help us assess the scales at which biodiversity varies, and at … Continue reading →

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When the same data tells a different story

Posted on February 6, 2025 by lembrechtsjonas

Scientific research often presents itself as a search for truth—rigorous, objective, and driven by data. But what if the same dataset, analyzed by different researchers, leads to different conclusions? That’s exactly what happened when a group of ecologists, including myself, … Continue reading →

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🌿 Can we mitigate global drought using vegetation-driven rainfall? 🌧️

Posted on November 26, 2024 by lembrechtsjonas

Check out this inspiring and creative video by our ecology students at Utrecht University! Combining humor, innovation, and scientific depth, they shine a spotlight on an urgent global issue: drought and its devastating impact on ecosystems, livelihoods, and the climate. … Continue reading →

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Nitrogen deposition and distribution shifts of forest plants

Posted on October 15, 2024 by lembrechtsjonas

It intuitively makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? As the climate warms, species should be moving north, racing to stay within the climatic conditions they can survive in. So, naturally, we thought the same when we set out to … Continue reading →

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An ecological data hypermarket?

Posted on October 1, 2024 by lembrechtsjonas

For the past five years, I have led SoilTemp, the global database of microclimate data. I have witnessed its evolution from humble beginnings to a robust repository housing close to a 100,000 microclimate time series from around the world, several … Continue reading →

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A workflow for collaborative writing

Posted on August 22, 2024 by lembrechtsjonas

With MEB2024 just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to shine a light on a hidden gem that holds a special place in my heart. But first, what exactly is MEB2024? The second ‘Microclimate Ecology & Biogeography’ conference is … Continue reading →

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