Tag Archives: Science

An easy solution to a complicated issue

Posted on November 21, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

Biodiversity is important. That is a fact, and it would take a fool to deny it. Yet how important is it exactly? How much does it matter how many species an ecosystem has, or which? Ecologists have been searching for … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged Biodiversity, Caribbean, Ecology, Landscape photography, Mountains, Nature photography, Photography, Science, Travel photography | 5 Comments

A visit to the south

Posted on October 6, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

Today, we spent the day in Gembloux, in the southern part of Belgium. A cosy little city with a beautiful university. While the always-welcoming feel of the south made it feel like a holiday, it was far from that: we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, Uncategorized | Tagged Architecture, Belgium, City, Gembloux, Photography, Science, Travel, urban photography, wallonia | Leave a comment

Lab-time

Posted on September 25, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

More than ever, we will be spending time in the lab this autumn. Finally, the big step has been made: we are digging belowground! It had been high on my wishlist for a long time, but besides a few interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Norway, Science | Tagged Ecology, Labwork, Mountains, Nature, Plants, Research, Science, Soil | Leave a comment

Biology Research Day

Posted on September 13, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

The study of biology at the University of Antwerp is surprisingly diverse. With research groups covering all scales, from the smallest cell to the largest ecosystem, and all aspects of biology, from behavioral ecology till molecular physiology, the department can … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, General | Tagged Animals, Antwerp, Belgium, Biology, Landscapes, Nature, Plants, Science, University of Antwerp | 1 Comment

Worth it

Posted on September 11, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

Just imagine: your commute to your office includes a one hour drive, followed by a six kilometer hike with a 600 meter elevation increase. Two hours of consecutive hiking, if you follow a decent pace. And then your office day … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Norway | Tagged Ecology, Fieldwork, Landscape photography, Mountains, Nature, Nature photography, Photography, Scandinavia, Science, Travel, Travel photography | Leave a comment

Checking in again

Posted on September 6, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

Landscapes evolve rapidly when humans are around. Plants move, environments change, over a period of more than 15 years, a whole ecosystem could turn on its head. Especially when invasive species are involved. Finding such a long-term window is however … Continue reading →