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Sarian Kosten appointed as Full Professor of Aquatic Ecology
Sarian Kosten has been appointed as Full Professor of Aquatic Ecology at the Faculty of Science from 1 May.
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Far-reaching sustainable improvements to greenhouse complex
In 2022, great strides have been made in making the greenhouse complex on campus more sustainable. Gas consumption is going down to zero, the electricity use has been lowered by more than 30%, and the need for pesticides has also been reduced.
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Nitrogen also affects soil invertebrates and insects
Higher levels of nitrogen in the environment not only affect plants but also soil invertebrates and insects. What is more, climate change may amplify the negative effects of nitrogen. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from Radboud University.
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The diversity of present tree species is shaped by climate change in the last 21,000 years
A global survey of 1000 forest areas shows how past climate change has had a major impact on the diversity and distribution of tree species we see today. The results can help us predict how ecosystems will react to future changes.
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In Memoriam: prof. dr. Rens Voesenek
Rens Voesenek, professor and until recently head of Utrecht University’s Biology department, has passed away on 28 March 2023. Read an In Memoriam from his biology colleagues at Radboud University.
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Mark Huijbregts joins TNO to bring sustainability assessment to the next level
Prof. Mark Huijbregts, Professor Integrated Environmental Assessment at Radboud University, will join TNO parttime as a Principal Scientist as of 1 April. He will combine this new role at TNO with his position as professor at Rdaboud University.
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University Education Awards granted to Peter Klaren, Stefanie Sonner and Giullio Mecacci
The 2022 University Education Award has been granted to Peter Klaren. The University Education Award for Talent has been granted to Stefanie Sonner. The Executive Board rewards and encourages excellent educational performance with these awards.
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How do you create sustainable fuel?
Hydrogen, biofuel and electric vehicles; there are many forms of renewable fuel. Some bacteria can make clean fuels too. They produce the fuel hydrazine while processing waste water, which can be used for a variety of purposes, including as rocket fuel.
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More insight into craniofacial malformations through zebrafish research
In a publication in Frontiers, PhD candidate Sophie Raterman and her colleagues have shown that a specific gene has an important function in the development of the facial skeleton.
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Gill nitrogen cycle bacteria convert ammonia to dinitrogen gas
A research team from Animal Physiology and Microbiology, in collaboration with Wageningen University, have published an article on improving the health of fish by changing their diet, which allows their natural processes to function better.
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The dikes of the future will be more than just green turf
Rising sea levels, more frequent extreme precipitation and drier summers will put increasing demands on our dikes in the future. Ecologists claim that an increase in the number of flowers and herbs will go a long way towards solving the problem.
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Faculty education awards for Juriaan Metz, Steffen Wiedmann and Simona Samardjiska
The annual faculty education awards were presented during the New Year's meeting. Two lecturers were awarded the senior education award: Juriaan Metz and Steffen Wiedmann. The education award for junior teacher went to Simona Samardjiska.
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RIBES Highlights of 2022
This article shows an overview of some of the RIBES highlights of 2022. Read about our research, education and people to get an idea of our broad scope of activities during 2022.
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2022 Hermesdorf Awards for Alma Tostmann, Chantal Rovers, and Kiane de Kleijne
The Hermesdorf Award and the Hermesdorf Talent Award are awarded every year to researchers who have dared to take risks. This year, the awards go to Alma Tostmann, Chantal Rovers, and Kiane de Kleijne.
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Caroline Slomp appointed Professor of Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry
Caroline Slomp has been appointed Professor of Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry at the Faculty of Sciences starting from 1 October 2022.
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Submerged plants reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shallow lakes and ditches
Shallow lakes and ditches emit less greenhouse gases if rooted submerged plants are predominant instead of free-floating plants or algae. The researchers recently published their findings in the journal Water Research.
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WWF report: Climate action also needed to reverse biodiversity losses
The new Living Planet Report 2022 of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reveals that populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have declined by an average of 69% since 1970.
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Future Dikes builds experimental dikes on Radboud campus
The research programme Future Dikes is researching how species-rich grass revetment can contribute to the erosion durability of a dike. A new research facility has been constructed at the campus to make experiments with grass revetment possible.
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Already fewer seeds and fruits under mild heat conditions
Plants anticipate potential heatwaves by already slowing down pollen development under mild heat conditions. This “overreaction” on the part of plants has negative effects on fruit and seed harvests when the weather is warm.
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Reduction of methane emissions from lakes possible with new approach
Dredging and the use of Phoslock (a phosphate-binding clay particle) can reduce lake emissions by over 50%. This is the conclusion of a study by Radboud University researchers, published today in Science of The Total Environment.