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natcomms.nature.com
"... the species of trees we choose to nurture may be just as important as the number of trees we plant." Read the blog post behind the paper by Yao et al. regarding the role of #tree species in the #climate impact of European #forests. communities.springernature.com/posts/rethin...
Rethinking Europe’s Forests: Why Tree Species Matter for Climate Cooling
Yao et al. show that in Europe, forestation’s climate benefits depend on tree species. Converting conifers to broadleaves can reduce summer heat extremes and reverse warming effects of afforestation, ...
communities.springernature.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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mattschabathphd.bsky.social
🧪🧪 Survey Study: Pressure to publish is rising as research time shrinks, finds survey of scientists -- Researchers feel that pressures to publish are increasing, but the time and resources available to do research are decreasing

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Pressure to publish is rising as research time shrinks, finds survey of scientists
Researchers feel that pressures to publish are increasing, but the time and resources available to do research are decreasing, according to a survey by Elsevier.
www.nature.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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ipbes.net
The #GlobalWetlandOutlook2025 by Convention on Wetlands is available!

Wetlands are vanishing, along with the life they sustain. 🌱

Explore the data & solutions to protect these crucial ecosystems.

Full report 👉 http://global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org/
#GWO2025 #WetlandsMatter 🌍🧪
Cover image for "Global Wetland Outlook 2025" report by Ramsar. The image shows a silhouette of a person in a conical hat carrying rice seedlings on a pole across their shoulders, walking through a misty wetland landscape. The person's reflection is visible in turquoise water below. The Ramsar logo appears at bottom left, with subtitle "Valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands" beneath. The atmospheric image captures traditional agricultural practices in wetland environments, with a soft, ethereal quality created by morning mist and diffused light.
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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stephananpalagan.bsky.social
Was machen die Worte von Friedrich Merz zum „Stadtbild“ mit schwarzen Polizisten, muslimischen Soldatinnen und mit Professoren, deren Eltern als Gastarbeiter nach Deutschland kamen?

www.stern.de/kultur/fried...

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October 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
We need to renovate the West Wing in the style of NeuenSchwanstein.
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
frankberninger.bsky.social
Hyvä Rääkkylä!

yle.fi/a/74-2018714...
Värttinä tekee näyttävää paluuta Euroopan estradeille – uusi levy nousi maailmanmusiikkilistojen kärkeen
Värttinä on kotimaisen kansanmusiikin kivijalka ja kansainvälisesti tunnetuimpia yhtyeitämme. Uusi albumi kerää kiitosta ulkomailla, mutta Suomessa se jäi vähälle huomiolle.
yle.fi
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
frankberninger.bsky.social
Just being disappointed by RFK. I am watching for a YouTube video about his scientific thought for teaching about what is fake science. Nothing usable, all videos seem to be too confuse to be of use.
September 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
We at MAGA love alternative facts.
August 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
frankberninger.bsky.social
RIP BBC player for non UK residents. First @stephensackur.bsky.social now geoblocking. Looks like I will shift to @aljazeera.com out of protest.
#bbc
July 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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headsoccer.bsky.social
Vor kurzem mit einem Zeltaufsteller für Dorffeste gesprochen. Er sagte, es ist zu heiß. Die Leute saufen gar nicht mehr richtig. Unsere Kultur ist durch die Klimakatastrophe bedroht. Wo ist Markus Söder, der jetzt Alarm schlägt um das Biersaufen und unsere Tradition zu retten? Was ist los #Union?
June 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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igorsushko.bsky.social
DESPICABLE: Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has returned to the Russian market after pulling out in 2022.
New cars are already available at Mazda dealership showrooms in Russia and come with a factory warranty.
May 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
frankberninger.bsky.social
An artist once told me that like scientists artists research the world. But they use art. If art was science Salgado deserved a Nobel price in economy. He will be missed.
May 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
frankberninger.bsky.social
I will fully support any initiatives to encourage #Havard to move to #Joensuu, Finland. We, in North Karelia, have space to build a new Campus and a top University to assist in the transition.
May 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
UEF - Summer school on forests, water, and climate change (Finland 11-22.8.2025) APPLY by the END OF MAY.
www.uef.fi/en/uef-summe...
Admin info summerschool@uef.fi
Academic info Frank Berninger Frank.Berninger@uef.fi
#forestecol 🧪 🍁
#Eco2adapt #MicroEco #Biodiversa #Sciencefeed
UEF Summer School Courses
Application for UEF Summer School courses will begin February 1st, 2025. The application deadline is June 1st, 2025. Click here to go to the application…
www.uef.fi
May 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
A powerful article from Alondra Wilson.

time.com/7285045/resi...
Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress
I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.
time.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
Could Finland offer a new home to Havard? As a new University here?
May 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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alexpsychology.bsky.social
The Truman Show (1998) Trailer
AMERIKA
THE LAND OF THE FREE HEADLESS CHICKENS
#lolX
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlnm...
The Truman Show (1998) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
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May 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
www.dw.com/en/live-tv/c...
Live TV — DW English – DW
Watch Germany's international news channel Deutsche Welle. Keep up with international news and updates from Europe and Germany.
www.dw.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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rstats-sky.bsky.social
#RStats

that DeLorean though!
Different statistical software/programming languages represented as different types of cars: Excel: Shown as a broken-down car with a person holding their head in frustration SPSS: Represented by a vintage brown station wagon from the 1980s SAS: Depicted as a classic black 1930s luxury car Python: Shown as a sleek, modern blue sports car with glowing effects MPLUS: Represented by a DeLorean with its distinctive gull-wing doors STATA: Shown as a modern blue SUV MINITAB: Depicted as a vintage red Vauxhall Chevette or similar compact car R: Represented by a scene from Mad Max: Fury Road with multiple modified post-apocalyptic vehicles
October 27, 2024 at 12:50 PM
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rstats-sky.bsky.social
boo

#RStats #Halloween #StatsSky
A two-panel comic showing statistical distributions. The top panel displays a bell curve labeled 'NORMAL DISTRIBUTION' while the bottom panel shows a ghost shape labeled 'PARANORMAL DISTRIBUTION
October 28, 2024 at 2:15 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
A view on science over the last decades from an insider.

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
What I’ve learned after 40 years as the Observer’s science editor
Almost as amazing as the knowledge we have gained in the past four decades is the fact that some people continue to deny the damage we are doing to our world
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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frankberninger.bsky.social
I advertise our summer school www.uef.fi/en/uef-summe...
April 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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ecologistgreen.bsky.social
This is a terrible idea on so many levels.

NOAA provides a lot of important research and services to ensure our planet remains livable into the future.

This is so shortsighted.

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White House Plan Calls for NOAA Research Programs to Be Dismantled
A Trump administration budget proposal would essentially eliminate one of the world’s foremost Earth sciences research operations.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
frankberninger.bsky.social
I advertise our summer school www.uef.fi/en/uef-summe...
April 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
frankberninger.bsky.social
@stephensackur.bsky.social I will miss your show. Tell us of new projects.
March 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM