š This #EarthDay, we're celebrating the billions of organisms beneath our feet that recycle nutrients, store carbon, and promote ecosystem resilience! šŖ±
No soil biodiversity = No life aboveground š
From springtails to fungi to enchytraeids, we rely on them all!
Silent auction item is a print by a local artist; also the gift for our keynote speakers. You can place your bids at the registration desk #GSB2026.
š£ A huge thank you to our first two keynote speakers, Dr. MarĆn (@cmarin.bsky.social) and Dr. Jansson, for starting #GSB2026 off strong!
Topics ranged from soil microbes as climate solutions to complexity science as a foundation for mycorrhizal research; we could not imagine a stronger start!
Right on time for #GSB2026, soil fauna made it to the cover of Nat Eco Evo (great shot by frankashwood.bsky.social). Attendees who have questions on the journal or papers to pitch, feel free to chat to me at the conference. @thegsbi.bsky.social
This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 4th Global Soil Biodiversity Conference 2026. What an amazing array of specialists and excellent presentations! Canāt wait to attend the next edition! Big thanks to @thegsbi.bsky.social and everyone involved!
#GSB2026
Meet the people taking Earth Day underground.
Help us make today #UnderEarthDay.
-Visit www.spun.earth/under-earth-day
-Share the video
-Download the logo and post it today
-Use #UnderEarthDay
-Tag @spununderground
#fungi #mycorrhizalfungi #mycology #ProtectTheUnderground
Thatās a wrap on #GSB2026! š
We cannot thank you all enough for coming out, providing fantastic presentations, making connections, and keeping soil biodiversity at the forefront of ecological research (in our completely unbiased opinion) šŖ±
Safe travels home & see you all real soon!
Reflecting on an incredible first day of #GSB2026 šŖ± A warm welcome and official transition of leadership to the new Scientific Chair, @lindolab.bsky.social!
We cannot wait to see what the future holds! Now onto day two š
It has been really inspiring to get to know about so much great research and to connect with a lot of passionate researchers at the wonderful @gsb2026.bsky.social. I am also really grateful for the chance I had to share and discuss some parts of my PhD work in two oral and one poster presentations.
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Our April issue is now live! www.nature.com/natecolevol/...
Featuring research on:
š¦ squid and cuttlefish diversification
š priority questions for blue carbon science
š¦āā¬ the emergence of Usutu virus
Cover image from Zhou et al (credit @frankashwood.bsky.social ) www.nature.com/articles/s41...
