Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Are you a farmer, scientist, politician or simply someone interested in pollinators? Our Pollinator Restoration ToolBox is filled with resources that can help you plan, take action and help to restore pollinators. Test it here and let us know what you think!👉 restpoll-toolbox.eu/browse-tools/ 113
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 27/03/2026💡Think you can guess the bee by their scent? Put your senses to the test and try out our new Bee Scent Quiz👇 restpoll.eu/e-learning/ 032
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 31/03/2026If you didn’t receive our latest newsletter, please sign up again here: restpoll.eu 021
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 02/04/2026What is your favourite measure for pollinators? Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein shares her favourite measure: hedgerows!🐝🌿 072
Reposted by Alexandra KleinFlor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Don't miss this opportunity! #academicmom 021
Reposted by Alexandra KleinJeroen van der Sluijs @jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 25/03/2026What do bees smell like? Take the @restpoll.bsky.social bee-scent quiz #pollinators restpoll.eu/e-learning/restpoll.euE-learning - RestPollExplore pollinators and restoration with our e-learning tools Discover a range of digital and interactive tools designed to deepen your understanding of pollinators and effective restoration measures.... 032
Reposted by Alexandra KleinVALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 25/03/2026@naturealexk.bsky.social, coordinator of the @restpoll.bsky.social, presented the project and its objectives at #VALORmeets2026 🐝 VALOR and RestPoll work closely together, strengthening collaboration across projects. 🤝 👉 Check out the RestPoll e-learning platform: restpoll.eu/e-learning/ 034
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Hummeln verbreiten tödliches Virus unter Honigbienen share.google/RUxLLZbjGwW7...share.googleHummeln verbreiten tödliches Virus unter Honigbienen | MDR.DEHallenser Forscher haben das Viren-Netzwerk auf Wiesen untersucht. Das Ergebnis: Die Steinhummel überträgt ein Virus, das für sie selbst harmlos, für Honigbienen aber tödlich ist. 011
Reposted by Alexandra KleinVALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 25/03/2026📢Day 2 of #VALORmeets2026 is underway! The morning session opened with Bethan Henderson (@unepwcmc.bsky.social), who shared insights from a user needs study on pollinator tools, conducted with @restpoll.bsky.social. She further reviewed the ENCORE tool, including potential future development. 🛠️🐝 131
Reposted by Alexandra KleinVALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 24/03/2026👉73% of globally traded crops depend on pollinators. 👉36% of global food production depends on pollination. At VALOR AGM1, @naturealexk.bsky.social presented updates to the crop pollination dependence database and plans for its upcoming publication. #VALORmeets2026 063
Reposted by Alexandra KleinProf. Jeff Ollerton @jeffollerton.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Last week I posted a #preprint entitled “The global relationship between flowering plant and #pollinator diversity holds true across scales, latitude, and human influence”. I was not prepared for what happened after it went live on 2nd March! Read more here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2026/03/12/t...jeffollerton.co.ukThe global relationship between flowering plant and pollinator diversity…and what they don’t tell you about posting preprints!Last week I posted a preprint on the platform Research Square of a new manuscript entitled “The global relationship between flowering plant and pollinator diversity holds true across scales, … 0105
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Not every striped pollinator is a bee #hoverflies #pollinators #Syrphidae 0244
Reposted by Alexandra KleinScience Magazine @science.org · 06/03/2026Insects living in the lowland tropics have evolved to deal with brutal heat. But many of them are close to their limit, according to a massive study that assessed the heat tolerance of hundreds of species. scim.ag/406Y5yhscim.agMany heat-stressed tropical insects are reaching their limitsVast study in Peru and Kenya confirms limited defenses against rising temperatures, redoubling climate concerns 05126
Reposted by Alexandra Kleinmultitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 05/03/2026A few more memories from #ECTE2026 in Passau! 🌍🌿 We had a great time connecting with the tropical ecology community. It was great to see so many early-career researchers presenting their work! Many thanks to the organizers of the fantastic conference! 📸© Ina Voshage @soctropecol.bsky.social 042
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Some bees collect pollen by pressing and rubbing their entire bodies against flowers, a behavior scientists classify as body-rubbing pollen collection. To the human eye, it looks like bees are literally taking a pollen bath!🥰 📚Portman et al. (2019), Journal of Hymenoptera Research 063
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026We’re excited to share a new policy brief from the RestPoll project showing what really works to protect pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. This new brief brings together expert knowledge on practical solutions that make a real difference. 📄 doi.org/10.5281/zeno...doi.orgRestoring pollinators in Europe: Evidence-based actions for Nature Restoration PlansThis brief summarizes expert knowledge on what really works to protect pollinators. To guide and assist national governments and other relevant governmental bodies in the endeavor to stop and reverse ... 122
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026🐝 RestPoll partners from the University of Reading are co-designing a pollinator-friendly eco-label and interviewing actors across the food supply chain. We’re especially looking to speak with: • Retailers • Producers Interested or know someone who might be? Feel free to reach out! 033
Reposted by Alexandra KleinPeople and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · 03/03/2026🚨 New perspective piece - How to face Environmental crises? By aligning actions across roles, ecologists & environmental scientists can do more for a sustainable future, and professional societies can help them! 📖 Read the full paper here ➡️ buff.ly/3d1GZZL 0127
Reposted by Alexandra KleinUniversität Freiburg @uni-freiburg.de · 02/03/2026Ein neuer Policy Brief des EU-Projekts RestPoll unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein | @naturealexk.bsky.social gibt Empfehlungen an die EU-Mitgliedstaaten, mit welchen Renaturierungsmaßnahmen sie Bestäuber wie Wildbienen am effektivsten fördern können. ufr.link/renaturierung… 054
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Policy brief "Restoring pollinators in Europe" Within our EU-funded project RestPoll, we bring together scientific evidence in a new policy brief that identifies the most effective renaturation measures to support... alexandra-m-klein.com/policy-brief-… 042
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Well deserved poster award for @entomassi.bsky.social 👍 👏 🤗 000
Reposted by Alexandra KleinMassimo Martini @entomassi.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Looking forward to showcase some of my work and to meet like-minded ecologists from all over 🌿🐝🐜 042
Reposted by Alexandra KleinFlorian Schnabel @mixedforests.bsky.social · 24/02/2026This is a publication I believe all ecologists should read and discuss. How often have you asked yourself: Are we impactful enough in times of multiple environmental crises? A collaborative effort of #ANdiNa besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.comStrengthening responsibilities to face global crises: A call to ecologists, environmental scientists and their societiesRead the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. 32613
Reposted by Alexandra KleinMassimo Martini @entomassi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Excited to present my research at #ECTE2026. If you're interested in how biodiversity-ecosystem functioning #BEF relationships can change over the course of a decade, come to HS5 at 14:30 on Thursday! 🌿🐝🕙 @soctropecol.bsky.social @unipassauresearch.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de @dfg.de 166
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Most interesting voice and facts by Lynn Dicks about insects and regenerative agriculture 👍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZRT...youtube.comDoes Regenerative Agriculture Actually Work?YouTube video by Deep Seed 152
Reposted by Alexandra KleinAndrew Straw @andrewstraw.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Using our bee-tracking drone, we discovered that honey bees 🐝 have highly precise and individual routes. Now published at @currentbiology.bsky.social : doi.org/10.1016/j.cu... 6260119
Reposted by Alexandra KleinUniversität Freiburg @uni-freiburg.de · 17/02/2026Team der #UniFreiburg um Prof. Dr. @andrewstraw.bsky.social hat untersucht, wie #Honigbienen navigieren. Die Forschenden fanden heraus, dass jedes Tier eine eigene bevorzugte Route hat und diese sehr präzise abfliegt – visuelle Orientierungspunkte wie Bäume helfen dabei. ➡️ ufr.link/bienennavigation 0125
Reposted by Alexandra KleinBaltic Studies Centre @bscresearch.bsky.social · 10/02/2026#BSC launches its first podcast series within the #PREMIERE project! 🎉 The podcast format creates space to explore not only what works, but why it matters, preparing #multi-actor project proposals. 🎙️Listen to the podcast: lnkd.in/d3tNczgf 🔗Read more on our blog: lnkd.in/dEg4saTe #MAA | #EUProjects 032
Reposted by Alexandra KleinVALOR Project @valor-project.eu · 04/02/2026Dive into #VALORpartners with Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg. In this short video, @naturealexk.bsky.social explains their unique role and expertise within the project. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbdO... #HorizonEuropeyoutube.com#VALORpartners: Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgYouTube video by VALOR Project 062
Reposted by Alexandra Kleinmultitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Forest biodiversity experiments test how tree species richness improves the productivity & functioning of forests. After 30 years, there are now 45 experiments worldwide! A new synthesis on 30 years of research: Liu et al. 2026: doi.org/10.1038/s443... #TreeDivNet #BEF-China #MultiTroph 062
Reposted by Alexandra KleinBartosz Bartkowski @bartoszbartk.com · 13/01/2026🔗🇩🇪 recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/33...recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.comStudentische Hilfskraft (d/m/w): Zielkonflikte in multifunktionalen Agrarlandschaften 001
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Quelle: Bayerischer Rundfunk search.app/JatZJsearch.appFühlen Insekten Schmerz? - Ein neuer Blick auf die Sechsbeiner - IQ - Wissenschaft und Forschung | BR PodcastInsekten sind mehr als kleine Roboter. Sie können lernen, abwägen und Unangenehmes aushalten. Aber können sie auch Schmerz empfinden? Und wenn ja: Was bedeutet das für unseren Umgang mit ihnen? Ein Po... 020
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRestPoll @restpoll.bsky.social · 07/01/2026📢 New Publication! We are excited to share that the RestPoll proposal has been officially published in @riojournal.com and is available online! 🎉 Discover the project's visions, goals, and what it promises for pollinator research and conservation 🐝 👉 Read it here: riojournal.com/articles.php... 0104
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Article about our book in the GfÖ news magazine alexandra-m-klein.com/article-about… 000
Reposted by Alexandra KleinUni Göttingen @uni-goettingen.de · 15/12/2025Wie lassen sich Europas #Agrarlandschaften so wiederherstellen, dass die #Ökosysteme und auch die #Gesellschaft profitieren? Forschende haben Empfehlungen für eine sozial inklusive Umsetzung der neuen EU-Verordnung veröffentlicht. Mehr: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/3240.html... 12412
Reposted by Alexandra KleinBenjamin Wildermuth @bmwildermuth.bsky.social · 02/12/2025New study on arthropod declines @natecoevo.nature.com 🪲 In two time series @jena-experiment.bsky.social & @bexplo.bsky.social we show how community (dis)assembly underpins local biomass declines. It mostly boils down to species loss, with identity losing relevance. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comArthropod species loss underpins biomass declines - Nature Ecology & EvolutionInsects are declining in many regions. Here the authors show that arthropod biomass losses in Jena Experiment and Biodiversity Exploratories time series are driven more by species loss than by species... 25838
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 16/11/2025Hey plant guys. Just remind you that wild bees are sleeping now. Or is climate change pushing you to flower? 140
Reposted by Alexandra KleinRiffReporter @riffreporter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025📨 Du willst die #Wissenschaft besser verstehen und bei Themen wie Schlaf, #Chronobiologie und #Epigenetik immer up to date bleiben? Dann abonniere den kostenlosen „Sporks Science News“-Newsletter von unserem Experten @sporkpeter.bsky.social:riffreporter.deAnmeldung und Archiv des Newsletters „Sporks Science News“.Faszination Wissenschaft – kompetent und hintergründig erklärt von Dr. Peter Spork, eurem Riffreporter, Science Entertainer und SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor. 025
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Quelle: SZ.de search.app/7j98jsz.deAktuelle Nachrichten und KommentareNachrichten aus Deutschland und aller Welt mit Kommentaren und Hintergrundberichten. 010
Alexandra Klein @naturealexk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025www.instagram.com/reel/DQHF2aP...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 000
Reposted by Alexandra Kleinmultitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Dominique Gravel from University of Sherbrooke explained how to predict the effect of species loss on ecosystem functioning in complex systems. #redundancy vs #complementarity. What a pity, he could not be with us in person! 051
Reposted by Alexandra Kleinmultitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Georg Albert, our synthesis postdoc, shiws how species interactions shape (multi) functions in the BEF-China experiment. 092
Reposted by Alexandra KleinUniversität Freiburg @uni-freiburg.de · 15/10/2025Freiburger Doktorand*innen Alessandro Mainardi & Claudia Viganò klettern in #Ecuador in die Baumkronen, um das „geheime Leben“ tropischer Wälder zu erforschen. Dabei untersuchen sie ökologische Mechanismen & erste Auswirkungen des Klimawandels. ufr.link/regenwald-ecuador #Forstgenetik #Klimawandel 1132
Reposted by Alexandra Kleinmultitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025The start of a hopefully successful week of collaboration and research exchange 🔥 at our joint conference of #TreeDi 🌳and #MultiTroph 🐜🪲🕷 at the #idiv, Leipzig. 072
Reposted by Alexandra Kleinmultitroph.bsky.social @multitroph.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Helge Bruelheide @idiv-research.bsky.social uses Confucius show how learning wisdom. 031