Empa

empa-materials.bsky.social

10 September 2026 11:42

More than 200 tons of plastic particles enters soils and water bodies in Switzerland via the atmosphere on a yearly basis, a recent study together with researchers from @eawag.bsky.social, Agroscope and Empa shows. https://www.empa.ch/web/s604/mikro-und-makroplastik-in-der-umwelt #microplastics

Florian Altermatt

florianaltermatt.bsky.social

07 September 2026 07:56

The new version offers improved usability & modularity, along with extended range of modelling features, while maintaining continuity for users of previous release. New features include additional nesting methods, background-point generation strategies, & cross-validation. @eawag.bsky.social #UZH

Horizons Magazine

horizons-en.bsky.social

07 September 2026 07:56

⚓ #Quagga mussels are spreading rapidly through Europe’s lakes. There are as many as 3,000 of them per square metre in #LakeConstance. They block water pipes, destabilise ecosystems and cost millions. The @eawag.bsky.social diving unit is tracking this invasion. www.horizons-mag.ch/2026/09/03/i...

Florian Altermatt

florianaltermatt.bsky.social

24 June 2026 14:48

6/6 This demonstrate the power of eDNA-based datasets offering a scalable approach for #detecting and #attributing #biodiversity change and informing conservation strategies under accelerating global change. Great collaboration across many labs & datasets! Led by #YanZhang #UZH @eawag.bsky.social

Florian Altermatt

florianaltermatt.bsky.social

24 June 2026 14:48

Unified analysis of #global 🌐 🌍 #riverine #eDNA 🧬 reveals common associations of #fish #biodiversity 🐟 🐠 with drainage characteristics. Out now @natecoevo.nature.com : www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🧵1/6