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Kathrin Rousk

@kathrinrousk.bsky.social
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Ecosystem ecologist researches nitrogen cycling in pristine ecosystems. Focus on moss-cyanobacteria associations and nitrogen fixation.

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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
At #MAdLand2026 in beautiful Göttingen these days? Make sure to check out @tammitsoe.bsky.social poster on how we created something special in the lab...hint...it involves the "model" moss and #Cyanobacteria! @watertoland.bsky.social #Symbiosis #MossesAreCoolButCyanobacteriaMayBeCooler
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iNaturalist @inaturalist.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
which one(s) are you?
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Science Magazine @science.org · 18/08/2026
"I realized writing is a process that not only transforms ideas into text, but also allows the writer to continuously question and refine those ideas. The AI never did this." #ScienceWorkingLife scim.ag/4x2xGAt
An illustration of a head that's half robot and half man, with text: I had to unplug from AI to rediscover my love of writing
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Ecololgists!! This fall, the LEGO league's theme for their annual competition is ecosystems/biodiversity themed. We are going to need *a lot* of ecologists to help meet the demand. If you are willing to have a conversation with k-8 students about ecology, pls sign up here forms.gle/NbxitaXamK7B...
A teacher who is a fish has his fin on his hip and another pointing to the chalkbaord that says "Calling all ecologists skype a scientist needs you!" and a shrimp says "lego league jis coming" and a snail thinks "HELP!" and a seahorse says "This year's theme is ecosystems" and hot fish teacher says "Volunteer to speak with classrooms"
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
If you don’t have a permit…you have to stop in front of the sign… @toolikfieldstation.bsky.social
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Time to say goodbye @toolikfieldstation.bsky.social! We had a great time and got lots of samples! Thanks for the support and help!
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#Moss has been sampled extremely efficiently but which species we cannot tell behind the bug nets…thanks mosquitoes for making our job not too easy @mingyueyuan.bsky.social @tammitsoe.bsky.social @claraniemann.bsky.social #WhoNeedsSunshineWhenYouCanHaveGrey #RecordMosquitoBitesOnOneHand:18
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@mingyueyuan.bsky.social @tammitsoe.bsky.social @claraniemann.bsky.social
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Only since 4 days @toolikfieldstation.bsky.social, but loads of wild #Mosses spotted already! We are enjoying our time here with sampling and (fieldsite) sightseeing…
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Abiotic Stress in Plants @abioticstress.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Nonuniform #temperature and #light relationships of #moss-associated #nitrogen fixation across #climates nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #PlantScience @newphyt.bsky.social @kathrinrousk.bsky.social @voltcenter.bsky.social @plant-sci.bsky.social @nitrogenfixer.bsky.social
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#DreamTeam in beautiful Alaska, looking for #Moss and other inconspicuous creatures, but also happy to find conspicuous ones like cloudberries…
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#Moss- associated #NitrogenFixation happens across the globe; #diazotrophs are adapted to their local climate; hydration is equally crucial across climates; and #NitrogenFixers are very efficient in #mediterranean habitats! Much more to discover here: nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Nonuniform temperature and light relationships of moss‐associated nitrogen fixation across climates
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Out and about again….part of the #cyanobacteria #Moss team on the road to…Alaska! We heard they have moss! Stay tuned!!
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Danmarks Grundforskningsfond @dg.dk · 01/07/2026
👀Are you planning to apply for a DNRF Center of Excellence, 13th application round? If so, we are pleased to let you know that the Application Portal is now open 🚀👉https://dg.dk/en/application-portal-and-guide/
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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Introducing the Guido Girolami Award in Botany! This new BSA award honors scientists 20+ years post-PhD whose influential work reflects the mission of the BSA. Awardees receive a $6,000 award & present a lecture at the Botany Conference. Nominations open early 2027. botany.org/home/awards/...
Black and white photograph of Guido Girolami, a smiling man in a suit with arms crossed, displayed against a bright green background with botanical leaves. Below the photo, text reads: Introducing the Guido Girolami Award in Botany, honoring the legacy of Guido Girolami, 1924 to 1981. The award recognizes senior scientists 20 years or more post PhD whose influential work reflects the scope and mission of the Botanical Society of America. Awardees will present a special lecture at the next year's Botany Conference and receive a $6,000 award. Nominations open early 2027. The Botanical Society of America logo appears in the lower left and a QR code in the lower right with the text Scan to Learn More.
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Ralf Reski @reskilab.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Lecturer Plant Biology. Braunschweig, Germany. #plantscijobs #plantscijob #plantsciencejobs www.tu-braunschweig.de/stellenangeb...
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Lehrkraft (m/w/d) für besondere Aufgaben im Bereich Pflanzenbiologie
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Ákos T Kovács @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Professional Academies: The Duty to Lead Microbial Biotechnology (Opinion) by @kentimmis.bsky.social and colleagues, @paulbrainey.bsky.social @pabnik.bsky.social and more enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What happens to #NitrogenFixation and #MossMicrobiomes if you add #Nitrogen to boreal forest #Mosses? Do they align with their temperate counterparts? Somewhat…Read the full story here: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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Nitrogen deposition homogenizes moss-microbiomes and associated nitrogen fixation but with host-specific responses | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Mosses host diverse microbiomes that contribute to terrestrial N cycling through processes such as nitrogen (N) fixation. Thus, these microbial communities play important roles in nutrient-poor enviro...
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Current Biology @currentbiology.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Our latest issue just dropped! It's green & special! And super meaty, even though it is about #plants #evolution! 🌵🌿🫛🍃🌱 This is all you need to read this week! www.cell.com/issue/S0960-...
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Ralf Reski @reskilab.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
W3 Professorship for Plant Biotechnology. Freiburg, Germany. Apply if you'd like to become my successor. #plantscijobs #plantsciencejobs www.academics.de/jobs/w3-prof...
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W3-Professur für Pflanzenbiotechnologie // W3 Professorship for Plant Biotechnology - Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg bietet Stelle als W3-Professur für Pflanzenbiotechnologie // W3 Professorship for Plant Biotechnology in Freiburg - jetzt bewerben!
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
#Biogeomon Krycklan catchment excursion- wonderfully planned and perfectly executed! We had it all, rain, delicious coffee for fika, boardwalks to keep our feet dry and beautiful soil profiles! Thank you!
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
..and if you want to hear about #NitrogenFixation and how it is affected by #NitrogenInputs, come and listen on Thursday at 10:10 in Stora Hörsalen!! #MossMicrobiomes #BIOGEOMON
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Join us today us today in room Nat.D.440 at 9:35 #BIOGEOMON and hear about the latest in #NitrogenCycling research. Kicked-off by @15nswells.bsky.social
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Going to #BIOGEOMON in Umeå these days? Make sure to check out our session on #NitrogenBiogeochemistry, links to other #elements and #Biodiversity! All of Tuesday AND Thursday morning…hear about the latest on #NitrogenCycling with new and known enthusiasts!
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
#MossCyanobacteria interactions and #NitrogenFixation disentangled…need to go back to the basics…with model organisms!
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Joint Genome Institute @jgi.doe.gov · 27/05/2026
The Primer goes out every other month and includes updates on user research, upcoming events, proposal recipients and other opportunities. Stay in touch! Sign up at jointgeno.me/newsletter
The image features a collage of gloved hands handling scientific equipment. The words "Sign Up with the JGI" are displayed across the top — including the JGI logo of a DNA helix.
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Teppo Hiltunen @teppo-h.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Evolution induced state shifts in a long-term microbial community experiment (now out, but previously posted here as a preprint) with Ville Mustonen, Lutz Becks @jcairns.bsky.social & others. Experiment continues @utu.fi and now 5+ years www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Evolution induced state shifts in a long-term microbial community experiment | PNAS
Biological communities are complex, dynamic systems that underpin ecosystem functionality, yet their long-term dynamics and predictability remain p...
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Matthias C. Rillig @mrillig.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Just reading: Comment in Nature The uncritical adoption of AI in science is alarming — we urgently need guard rails www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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The uncritical adoption of AI in science is alarming — we urgently need guard rails
Artificial intelligence is rapidly accelerating scientific output, but risks narrowing inquiry, weakening judgement and undermining how scientists are trained.
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Ralf Reski @reskilab.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Professorship Plant Ecology. Bremen, Germany. #plantscijob #plantscijobs www.academics.de/jobs/profess...
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Professorin / Professor (w/m/d) für das Fachgebiet Pflanzenökologie - Universität Bremen
Universität Bremen bietet Stelle als Professorin / Professor (w/m/d) für das Fachgebiet Pflanzenökologie in Bremen - jetzt bewerben!
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Join us in #Copenhagen 19th May KBH Huset to have a pint of…the wonderful world of #Moss, #VOCs and more! @voltcenter.bsky.social
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Nature @nature.com · 08/05/2026
David Attenborough has raised awareness of the natural world and its myriad interconnections on which humans depend go.nature.com/3QZTvjU
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Happy 100th birthday David Attenborough! Nature salutes you
The science communicator has raised awareness of the natural world andits myriad interconnections on which humans depend.
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Science Magazine @science.org · 07/05/2026
It’s the first time a frog—or any amphibian—has been observed pollinating a plant, researchers reported in 2023. Learn more during #AmphibianWeek: scim.ag/4u0oAmo
This Brazilian frog might be the first pollinating amphibian known to science
Nectar-loving tree frog likely moves pollen from flower to flower
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Ralf Reski @reskilab.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Moss Powering the Next Drug Frontier Chinese hamster ovary (#CHO) cells have been the gold standard for producing biologic drugs. Now, an unlikely contender—#moss—is offering a new path forward. #pharma #biopharmaceutical #nextgeneration www.genengnews.com/topics/biopr...
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Moss Powering the Next Drug Frontier
Eleva’s moss platform could transform production of complex biologics and rare disease treatments.
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Megan Sorensen @messorensen.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Interested in working on the evolution of photosynthetic endosymbioses? Come join us! I have 2 open positions in my new group @cemess.bsky.social in Vienna 3yr postdoc info: tinyurl.com/4emkjpn4 4yr PhD info: tinyurl.com/mtxmsjpy Apply by 1st June! Please share/repost #Protists #Symbiosis #PhD
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Nature @nature.com · 29/04/2026
These highly sentient creatures have weak protections for their well-being. That must change. go.nature.com/48vuHGw
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Cephalopods deserve higher welfare standards in research
These highly sentient creatures have weak protections for their well-being. That must change.
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
…and no risks were daunting or tormenting enough to collect the one fern we found….after all, they are almost the most adaptable plants on earth…@fernway.bsky.social @stuartmcdaniel.bsky.social
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Having some proper #Bryologists over calls for a trip to admire the local #Bryophytes and continued discussions on the #CopenhagenInterpretationOfSymbioses - with great enthusiasm and no fear of getting muddy…
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eleazarrodriguez.bsky.social @eleazarrodriguez.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
jobportal.ku.dk/administrati... We are soon to be headless.... So come be our new boss in lovely Copenhagen and lead a department with research interests from genes to ecosystems, and everything alive in between.
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Head of Department, Department of Biology
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The successful launch of the #Cyanobacteria- #Bryophyte (and occasionally other plants) Interactions Network in Copenhagen…or the 2. Copenhagen interpretation
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Charles Mullon @charlesmullon.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Applications now open for the UNIL Summer School on Modelling for Evolutionary Biology (31 Aug–5 Sep 2026, Lausanne)! For PhD & postdocs interested in formal approaches to evolutionary ecology (incl. social evo, life-history, species interactions). Scholarships available, Pls RP! shorturl.at/fo1GA
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Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei (IGB) @igb-berlin.de · 20/04/2026
📢 We are looking for a Group Leader in ecosystem–climate feedbacks. Combine modelling and empirical work, collaborate across IGB, and access unique large-scale infrastructure and long-term data. The #position is based at Lake Stechlin, near #Berlin. Apply 👉 karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/64223943...
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Group Leader - Freshwater Ecosystem-Climate Feedback Modeller (f/m/x) at Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei (IGB) im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.
We're looking for: Group Leader - Freshwater Ecosystem-Climate Feedback Modeller (f/m/x) (Full or Part Time) • Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Deutschland
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Henrik Toft Simonsen @htsbiotechmoss.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... A giant move for EU. NGT1 is approved. This will change plant science in Europe. Finally I should add.
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New genomic techniques: Council adopts new rules to boost sustainable and competitive EU food systems
The Council formally adopts new rules on new genomic techniques (NGTs), supporting innovation, resilient crops and sustainable food systems, with strong safety measures in place.
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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) @istaresearch.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Curious? Find out more: ista.ac.at/en/news/anab... @mjavoor.bsky.social @weiss-lab.bsky.social
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Anabaena Learns a New Trick
Photosynthetic bacteria helped shape Planet Earth. Among them are cyanobacteria that produced the oxygen in our atmosphere and made complex life possible, captivating scientists for decades. Now, rese...
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Kresten Lindorff-Larsen @lindorfflarsen.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Do you want to be my boss? We are looking for a new Head of Department Our Department covers biology broadly, from molecular biophysics 🧬 to ecology 🌱 & biodiversity 🐋, and coordinates teaching in several BSc and MSc programmes🧑‍🎓 Located in Copenhagen, one of the world's most liveable cites 🚲 🌞 🌥️
The call including details on how to apply:
https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=3010&ProjectId=158638&DepartmentId=19974&MediaId=4917

Job and person profile:
https://employment.ku.dk/documents/job-and-personal-profile-bio.pdf
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Kathrin Rousk @kathrinrousk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Department of #Biology at @ucph.bsky.social in beautiful #Copenhagen is looking for a new #HeadOfDepartment! Join us this autumn and champion #AcademicCitizenship #AcademicFreedom #Diversity #Collaborations #ExcellentResearchAndTeaching... employment.ku.dk/all-vacancie...
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Head of Department, Department of Biology
The Department of Biology conducts world-class research across the full spectrum of biological disciplines – from molecular biology and biochemistry to ecology, biodiversity, and computational biology.
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Ralf Reski @reskilab.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
About our coop with Mibelle on #vegan #collagen: Moss Produces Human Collagen for Skincare Unlike bacteria or yeast, #moss can produce large polypeptides of human collagen along with the post-translational modifications that make it stable and bioactive. www.the-scientist.com/moss-produce...
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Moss Produces Human Collagen for Skincare | The Scientist
Unlike bacteria or yeast, moss can produce large polypeptides of human collagen along with the post-translational modifications that make it stable and bioactive.
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Michael J. Gundale @michael-gundale.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
I am really excited to share our new paper, published today in Nature. We show that rising atmospheric CO2 is linked to decling nutrient availability in boreal forest, with implications for the future carbon sink. Kudos to lead author @kelleyrbassett.bsky.social. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Rising atmospheric CO2 reduces nitrogen availability in boreal forests - Nature
Nitrogen isotope tree-ring chronologies show that rising atmospheric CO2 has reduced nitrogen availability in boreal forests in Sweden, suggesting that elevated atmospheric CO2 is causing oligotrophic...
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Stuart McDaniel @stuartmcdaniel.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
“The researchers noted that the parenting penalty was more pronounced among mothers who were trained in departments without women in senior positions, highlighting the importance of female mentors.”
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Ákos T Kovács @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Microbial phosphorus cycling in terrestrial ecosystems @natrevmicro.nature.com by @jpreixach.bsky.social et al www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Microbial phosphorus cycling in terrestrial ecosystems - Nature Reviews Microbiology
In this Review, the authors describe current knowledge of microbial phosphorus cycling in terrestrial ecosystems and discuss how microbial communities respond to environmental and anthropogenic pressu...
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Climate Action Now @climateactapp.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Spain invested heavily in clean energy over the last 6 years. Now, as gas prices rise, Spain has some of the lowest electricity costs on the continent. In August 2025, Spain used zero coal — just 10 years ago it powered 25% of the country. This is what energy independence actually looks like. 🌎
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