Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences

The Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES) aims to perform world leading research in order to understand the response of the natural environment to human impact. With this knowledge, the institute contributes to mitigating ecosystem degradation and finding solutions to restore the natural environment.

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Partial mowing does not help all insects

05 October 2026 Research news item

Municipalities are increasingly mowing dykes and verges in stages, so that insects can make longer use of the plants growing there. Research by Radboud University shows that this staged mowing does not provide sufficient benefit for all insects.

What the smell of a soil can tell us about soil health

23 September 2026 Research news item

By capturing and analysing the smell of soil, you can learn a great deal about the fungi and bacteria present in it – and, in doing so, perhaps also gain insight into soil health.

How we keep forest fires under control in the Netherlands

18 September 2026 Research news item

The fact that major wildfires occur every summer in Western Europe can no longer be considered an isolated phenomenon. How do these kinds of fires start, why are they so difficult to extinguish, and what options are there for preventing wildfires?