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  1. Learning to recover biodiversity in three 'living labs'

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    24/07/2020 What actually works when it comes to protecting plants and animals? Researchers are joining forces with businesses and societal organisations in three 'living labs' to find out.
    Bollenvelden
  2. Nationwide approach to boosting knowledge of biodiversity in the Netherlands

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    10/07/2020 To boost knowledge about biodiversity in the Netherlands, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, NIOO-KNAW, NIOZ-NWO and Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute have joined forces.
    Biodiversiteit in Nederland
  3. Open Science prize for Antica Culina's SPI-Birds project

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    03/07/2020 In a special online session, Antica Culina from NIOO's department of Animal Ecology has received an award for using Open Science to make research more accessible. The Open Science Use Case Awards are part of the National Open Science Festival, which has had to be rescheduled because of the corona situation.
    Antica Culina
  4. Fatal accident Scheveningen linked to unusual plankton bloom

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    05/06/2020 An accident in Scheveningen, in which five surfers drowned, is likely to have been caused by algal remains together with strong winds
    Schuimalgen
  5. Eiko Kuramae appointed professor of Microbial Community Ecology & Environmental Genomics

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    04/06/2020 Eiko Kuramae has been named professor by special appointment of Microbial Community Ecology & Environmental Genomics at Utrecht University.
    Eiko Kuramae
  6. Vroege Vogels in Wageningen: where nature and science meet

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    28/05/2020 According to the Dutch television programme Vroege Vogels, Wageningen is 'thé place where nature and science meet", with NIOO in a starring role.
    Vroege Vogels in Wageningen
  7. Liesbeth Bakker appointed as Europe's first professor of rewilding

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    23/04/2020 NIOO-researcher Liesbeth Bakker has been appointed Special Professor of Rewilding Ecology at Wageningen UR.
    Liesbeth Bakker
  8. It takes more than two to tango: Microbial communities influence sex and reproduction in animals

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    The reproductive tracts of males and females contain whole communities of micro-organisms. These microbes can have considerable impact on (animal) fertility and reproduction, as shown by Melissah Rowe from the NIOO-KNAW.
    Illustratie van zaadcel met microben
  9. Researchers united on international road map to insect recovery

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    It’s no secret that many insects are struggling worldwide. But we could fix these insects’ problems, according to more than 70 scientists from 21 countries. Their road map to insect conservation and recovery is published in Nature Ecology & Evolution this week. From urgent ‘no-regret’ solutions to long-term global comparisons.
    Foto's van verschillende soorten insecten in een collage
  10. Gardens can be havens for soil animals in towns and cities

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    Nearly 1000 'citizen scientists' sent in their observations this year on Soil Animal Days 2019. And a surprisingly high number of people tried to do something in return for the vital services these soil creatures provide for us.
    Top 3 Soil Animals in Dutch Gardens 2019
  11. Live-in bacteria protect plants against infections

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    Micro-organisms living inside plant roots team up to boost the plant’s growth and tolerance to stress. This research is featured this week in the scientific journal Science.
    Zaailingen van suikerbieten, links goed groeiend door micro-organismen, rechts minder goed groeiend zonder micro-organismen
  12. Welcome to nature's future on NIOO's grand Open Day

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    This Saturday, 5 October 2019, everyone will be welcome to look around our unique building and grounds on the Open Day of NIOO-KNAW.
    Gebouw van NIOO-KNAW met banner Open Dag 5 oktober