David Elliott
@drelliott.net
Microbial ecologist - soil - drylands - bogs - health - technology
Chartered Biologist & Associate Professor at University of Derby
Chartered Biologist & Associate Professor at University of Derby
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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
October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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.
April 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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.
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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
insidebiodiversity.podigee.io
Inside Biodiversity
What do we really know about biodiversity? Inside Biodiversity brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers tackling the most pressing and controversial questions in biodiversity science...
insidebiodiversity.podigee.io
April 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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
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.
Merseyside microbiome hub to tackle deadly diseases - mayor
The new hub could put Liverpool City Region at the centre of global research, leaders claim.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#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...
Frontiers | Editorial: Biological soil crusts: spatio-temporal development and ecological functions of soil surface microbial communities across different scales
Biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are widely distributed throughout the world and cover approximately 12 % of the terrestrial surface (Rodriguez-Caballero e...
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April 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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...
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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...
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April 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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" .
In this breathtaking landscape I explain how icebergs have made this area so productive for fish and whales and why it is so rich archaeologically. youtu.be/AoxVEOgT2ZU?...
Why Icebergs Matter: ecology, hidden productivity and history
YouTube video by Bill Sutherland's Conservation Concepts
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April 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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.
April 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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.
April 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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-...
GitHub - marcomaroni-github/twitter-to-bluesky: Import all tweets exported from X/Twitter to a Bluesky account.
Import all tweets exported from X/Twitter to a Bluesky account. - marcomaroni-github/twitter-to-bluesky
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April 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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.
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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...
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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.
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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