Great opportunity to share early outputs from the Combs Moss Green Investment project at the @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social conference! Lots of insightful and thought-provoking discussions with the wonderful peatland community @drelliott.net @moorsforthefuture.bsky.social

This #biocrust research www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic... assessed carbon exhange, an important functional role of biocrusts in the global #carbon cycle. I loved the images that illustrate succession, and was fascinated that the intermediate cyanolichen type exhibited the strongest C fixation.

Andy Gonzalez (@bio-diverse.bsky.social) challenges how we interpret biodiversity trends, warning of geographic & taxonomic biases. He proposes a more precise method for understanding human-driven shifts. Tune in to #InsideBiodiversity for the full convo on May 1st! insidebiodiversity.podigee.io

#Microbiome research hub investment for Merseyside: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ; According to the article UK is the world's third-largest microbiome researcher - didn't know that! Hope this will boost jobs and #biotech in the region.

I gave a presentation about #biocrust showcasing articles from Frontiers topic on "spatio-temporal development and ecological functions of #soil surface #microbial communities across different scales". We got 25 articles, see the editorial. www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic... More to follow...

Many data sets held by NOAA are being "retired" in may, including datasets relevant to ocean sciences and climate. If you have need for these data, or are an archivist, it would be good to download this now. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY. www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/docume...

I loved the science in this linking #microbial productivity and Saharan dust to macroscopic #ecology in Greenland. But my favourite insight is (quote): "the reason why this area was so important archaeologically, is because it is so important ecologically" .

From the archives! Charles Keeling on "Rewards and Penalties of Monitoring the Earth". scrippsco2.ucsd.edu/assets/publi... . A good read for research students and supervisors, covering personal and political challenges for pursuit and application of #science for enhancing human life and prosperity.

I made a guard to protect the @openacousticdevices.info #audiomoth membrane... Last time the audio recorders were out on peak district moors the membranes were damaged, maybe pecked by birds, resulting in damage to the devices.

I'm new on bluesky, used this tool to import my tweets... The dates have not been preserved. Now to find the people I used to follow on twitter. github.com/marcomaroni-...

Glad to have finally done some proper first aid training which I had not adequately prioritised before. The Rescue and Emergency Care course from Derek Burdett was fantastic. If I miss an admin deadline nevermind this was worth it. https://x.com/AnneDanbyPeach/status/1699808377017188690

Learnt a lot about #acoustic #ecology and enjoyed being part of this... Some interesting projects coming up. I think acoustic monitoring is a great tool for monitoring biodiversity change over time. https://x.com/abr_eco/status/1628684535301808128

I had a break from twitter, back to give it another go now. Sorry if you tried to get in touch and I missed it.

nice figure, bit animal-centric. #Bacteria and #fungi and #plants shown to have more biomass than animals. Plants 450Gt, Bacteria 70Gt, Fungi 12Gt, ALL Animals mere 2.6 Gt (carbon masses). Full version and some notes at https://t.co/RqbCvLyoyW https://t.co/oKJo4GUtck

Fantastic figure, shame this is behind a paywall though in 2021! No need for that. https://t.co/oUl008qgDz . I think the work of @GEOBON_org on EBV's is great and we are starting to be able to understand/protect biodiversity in a new exciting way - including #soil #microbiology https://t.co/Eg9z...

#soil surface #biocrust #microbial ecology remote-sensing etc. researchers please consider submitting to @FrontMicrobiol special issue- Biological Soil Crusts: Spatio-temporal Dev. & Ecological Functions of Soil Surface Microbial Communities across Scales https://t.co/vF293X2KAu

Shome mishtake shurely? I think EU MISSION A Soil Deal for Europe meant to say "#soil" solutions not "concrete" solutions? https://x.com/lultimoalbero/status/1450386646566854658

Nice! I tried "hot composting" this year and it worked great. Worth the effort to save the planet and also save money too. Give it a try. #microbiology in action! Resources that helped me: https://t.co/kc5JRQzDwu + https://t.co/NawUzAG19e https://t.co/fkiiONifAY

Our latest paper on #carbon cycle in Australian drylands. Previously we reported on microbial composition and wind erosion of these #soils (https://t.co/LLKNoqKbqB). Microbes affect both particulate and gaseous carbon transformations/transport. Still lots to learn about that. https://t.co/dqrkgH7fSa

Out of my comfort zone doing plant surveys this week for long-term ecology research at @derbyuniesrc Cuckoo Tors Buxton. @NutNetGlobal #DragNet. Grateful to have excellent #biology #zoology students and @Steve_Hoon sharing their knowledge and helping out...

Great idea to make academic publishing involve less unnecessary work creation. I will definitely consider this, the link is worth a read. https://t.co/TOwClmRb92

I found this article really interesting. Learning from the land management practices of indigenous people in Australia from old aerial photographs, specifically looking at burning practices. https://x.com/BushHeritageAus/status/1391898186449518593

Derwent means "valley of the oaks" - didn't know that. This clip about natural flood management and focus on trees. #Soil can play a part here too if it is not capped over, and by managing it to hold water in the land for longer. https://x.com/TimBirchWild/status/1352691269437444096

It was a pleasure opening the online debate with Spanish students @unicomplutense about "Should we put #microorganisms on the #conservation agenda?" - In English via Innovation in Teaching project from UCM. Look forward to the next events, hearing more opinions from the students.

European map of topsoil organic carbon - see how important are the peatlands of UK + Ireland for #carbon storage. Of course they are special apart from carbon too #biodiversity #soil https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/science-update/european-map-topsoil-organic-carbon #WorldSoilDay2020

Thank you @PaulLUoD , This morning I am attending the #EUsoil Observatory launch https://t.co/w4t1DKrxw2 . Formal launch is at 12:00. Soils are a non-renewable resource in terms of human lifetimes, we must protect #soil. https://t.co/l6vkFML7RZ

Exploring how to apply science for the conservation of #peatlands in this project was v rewarding. Growing recognition of the importance of understanding #microbial processes in #soil to underpin evidence-based conservation. And we have the means to do it! https://t.co/Cs9WgN6Yj7

Soil-surface #microbiome is poorly understood yet we know it impacts many important processes. We show fundamental differences in relation to plant cover in #Botswana #Kalahari, and implications for shrub encroachment. Free access for limited time: https://t.co/4eMcCHZife

Today on 2 wheels getting out a bit further in my work from home #wfh commute. Did I stop because the trail was too tough or because trail side #biodiversity caught my eye?

#wfh saves me 2h+ commuting each day. I use some of this for personal wellbeing like exercise. This week encouraged to do a bit more in support of @macmillancancer , part of our Env Sciences @DerbyUni response to #cancer diagnosis of people close to us. https://www.justgiving.com/team/envsci

#Biology @DerbyUni open for clearing. On the lines today Maren Huck, tomorrow Graham Rowe @Natterjacks2, Monday myself. Give us a call find out more! Course info https://t.co/UZMqeJzhCj . Thanks @SallyOsw for your kind words, hope your research is going well. https://t.co/aQmtef1qHA

Using simple #physics for checking torque wrench calibration after stripping a thread in bike forks. Can't ride until fixed which might be tricky/costly... Confirmed one wrench was wrong causing me to over-tighten pinch bolt. Other wrench spot-on.

Listening to Rob Mackenzie of @BIFoRUoB as part of @derbyuniesrc Climate Change Action Talks. I find remote conferencing works great and enables me to attend more.

Thanks @abr_eco for advice helping me get more into #acoustic #ecology supporting @derbyuniesrc research and student projects. Here is my #silentcities https://osf.io/h285u/ recording set-up. How will the lockdown impact noise pollution, natural soundscapes + #biodiversity?

Sorry to hear the passing of singer-songwriter John Prine. Paradise 1971: " And daddy won't you take me back to Muhlenberg County Down by the Green River where Paradise lay Well, I'm sorry my son, but you're too late in asking Mister Peabody's coal train has hauled it away "

#budget2020 enough cash for trees and soil? Some thoughts on the @DerbyUni blog https://blog.derby.ac.uk/2020/03/budget-2020-enough-cash-for-trees-and-soil/ @derbyuniesrc @DerbyUniPress ... Hoping for a future where soil is valued more highly than concrete

Exciting planning for ecological restoration and landscape ecology research projects. Nice to get out and did not even get rained on. @rsen5 @Steve_Hoon @ECT_UK @DerbysWildlife https://x.com/AnneDanbyPeach/status/1238427380420694016

Looking forward to hearing @rsen5 speak at our @derbyuniesrc @biosciences_soc research seminar on Monday about beneficial plant-fungal mycorrhizal symbiosis and associated soil microbiomes. OL1 5pm

Interesting, might look into this for Bio-Innovation module @DerbyUni next term with @SwindellPearson - hope you are up for that again Rob or Tim https://x.com/The__Taybor/status/1202563234961805312

Went for 6 mile run today and saw only 1 other human. Fantastic @peakdistrict is a great place to explore #wilderness easily accessible. Tomorrow I welcome visitors to @DerbyUni for our open day #biology #zoology http://derby.ac.uk/biology

My friend @drnimpo has bowel cancer and he made a funny rock video about it around #Manchester. Raising awareness and providing an opportunity to give at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/emceearsey-2019 . Do have a look! https://x.com/drnimpo/status/1201113924566949888

Interesting article on landscape stability and natural cycles. Whilst we are interested in stabilising sand in drylands, here in UK sometimes people deliberately de-stabilise sand dunes. Found via @H_Mossman maybe of interest @DrJonMillett @Ciara_M_Dwyer @helijuottonen https://t.co/hOB3tc0Nn4

Does disease process lead to chaos or ordering of the #microbiome of corals? We explore it in this @derbyuniesrc paper using network analyses and find that order prevails (contrary to Anna-Karenina principle). Implications for microbial community assembly in #health and #disease. https://t.co/DU...

There was a nice discussion on persisters / VBNC cells recently on TWIM with @profvrr, may be of interest: http://www.microbe.tv/twim/twim-209/ https://x.com/faceworkshops/status/1197484857988993025

Interesting. What about #biocrusts ? Unfortunately I can't get the full text of this one but they seem to focus on eukaryotic algae. I expect free-living cyanobacteria in soil-surface microbial communities (functionally similar to lichen) existed long before vascular plants https://t.co/f1oD7cTbsN

Fascinating / insightful article about kindness in the subject context of geography. I had never thought before about the origin of "ordnance" in OS maps... Shocker. There are similar legacies in #biology too such as "survival of the fittest", worth reflecting on these things. https://t.co/LvjYq...

We ran a custom wind tunnel in the #Australia outback (Diamantina NP) and worked out which microbes #bacteria blow off the #soil (sand) surface - or not. Implications for landscape stability, dust storms, land management, #biocrust #ecology explored. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2018JG004932

We are looking forward to hearing from you @rsen5 on 9 Dec about beneficial plant-fungal mycorrhizal symbiosis and associated soil microbiomes @derbyuniesrc seminar with @biosciences_soc https://x.com/rsen5/status/1195623926640062464

The #biology team @DerbyUni are working with @AdvanceHE to develop a framework for student success. I'm learning a lot from the sharing of practice among colleagues and external experts... Examining approaches for facilitating student success, breaking down barriers for success. https://t.co/V44...

Thanks @DerbyUni for supporting me on my #science journey which has not been a direct route! Now as Associate Professor I look forward to the next steps. Thanks to friends, family, colleagues, collaborators, students who help me every step and keep me inspired. https://t.co/DO8i5iGusW