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"Through a Window, Riviera" by Paul Nash presents a serene view from within an interior space, leading the eye through an open window to a tranquil seascape with a solitary sailboat afar. Known for his ability to bridge everyday settings with dreamlike landscapes, Nash's work often captures the juxtaposition of the familiar and surreal, emphasizing themes of transition and perspective.

Through a Window, Riviera https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/through-a-window-riviera-1927

In "The Rye Marshes, East Sussex," Paul Nash captures the tranquil beauty of the English landscape using geometric shapes and muted colors. The painting reflects Nash’s interest in combining natural forms with architectural elements, highlighting his distinctive approach to modernism and surrealism.

The Rye Marshes, East Sussex https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/the-rye-marshes-east-sussex-1932

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Awesome video of #BogongMoths in the #AustralianAlps displays they may be small but the sheer number makes them extremely important for energy flow ( #possumfood ) back up the mountain due to their #migration thousands of kilometres.

"Eclipse of the Sunflower" by Paul Nash melds surrealism with elements of nature, depicting a dramatic juxtaposition of an oversized dark sun obscuring a vibrant sunflower. Nash, known for his distinctive use of symbolism and recurring motifs of the natural world, explores themes of transformation and contrasts in this evocative composition.

Eclipse of the Sunflower https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/eclipse-of-the-sunflower-1945

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Adelaide Hills koala population boom risks starvation, study finds South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges is experiencing a koala population boom that would likely lead to starvation and deaths, researchers say.

Mount Lofty Ranges #koala population boom risks starvation, study finds www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

"Sunrise, Inverness Copse" by Paul Nash depicts a haunting landscape of barren trees and craters under a cold, pale sunrise. This work reflects Nash's experiences as a war artist during World War I, capturing the desolation following battle at the Western Front.

Sunrise, Inverness Copse https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/sunrise-inverness-copse-1918

Morning from Mt Cope VIC. Great start to summer.

Extended snow cover resulting in swift month damage of Poa grasses.

David Jones on X: "If I were in the chemical sales trade, I would be worried right now. Every year I am asked why we are using fewer inputs. More diverse rotations, better & more disease resistant varieties, better knowledge of when to plant, better equipment establishing more competitive crops, https://t.co/znVABLO50s" / X If I were in the chemical sales trade, I would be worried right now. Every year I am asked why we are using fewer inputs. More diverse rotations, better & more disease resistant varieties, better knowledge of when to plant, better equipment establishing more competitive crops, https://t.co/znVABLO50s

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Composite photograph of globular springtails found in a Staffordshire garden.

A selection of globular springtails found under fallen leaves on our garden lawn this morning. A Dicyrtomina species at the bottom and Sminthurinus aureus (dark form) and S. elegans at the top. #collembola #mesofauna #Staffs #macro #photography

Conical snails can't wait to feed on #IRONMAXPro in laboratory assays.

Great interaction with industry at the 7th South Australian Weeds and Pest Conference. Held 24 and 25 September 2025 at University of Adelaide.

#molluscs #invasive_ecology

New blow for South Australian #beekeepers already enduring drought & low honey production with routine PIRSA surveillance detecting #varroa mites in hives east of Waikerie that were moved from Qld with permit. #agsky #beesky

Biological invasions: a global assessment of geographic distributions, long‐term trends, and data gaps Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of biodiversity decline and have been shown to have far-reaching consequences for society and the economy. Preventing the introduction and spread of ...

Read our latest paper on the trends and statuses of #biologicalinvasions worldwide.
Led by @hannoseebens.bsky.social , L Meyerson, P Pyšek and D Richardson and ~60 other coauthors, and based on Chap2 of the #IAS #IPBES Report, it has all the basic info you need!
A MUST READ!
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No need to worry about attention to detail, ai will replace proof readers.

Good old Microsoft will add an axis title.

Final hard copy of Primary Industries and Regions SA report.

Everyone loves tardigrades (especially at the LinnSoc), but is tardigrade love-making affected by water? Here, the effect of anhydrobiosis (life without water) on mate choice & reproductive stress was studied, finding females laid fewer eggs but no delay on mate choice! 🌍🧪
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J’ai eu le plaisir une nouvelle fois d’écrire pour le magazine Le Couvert Boréal un article sur les #champignons forestiers, où je donne quatre bonnes raisons de croire qu’ils sont bien plus qu’une simple histoire de comestibilité 🍄

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Riparian revegetation zone, heavily cleared.

Top revegetation work here. Scalped all the native tussock grass to plant back in some native tussock grass.

Lamaroo silo art.

Five one month old black keeled slugs / arena demolish emerging canola.

Seed flare on the right didn't help.

Good morning from south west Victoria.

Research reveals best plant seed mixes for pollinators and people New research involving the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has identified the best plants to include in annual flowering displays to attract bees and hoverflies, enabling gardeners, councils and see...

Well done, @abigaillowe.bsky.social - Nice work and so helpful!

Research reveals best plant seed mixes for pollinators and people | UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology www.ceh.ac.uk/news-and-med...

Seed flare right
Bare seed left
F2 Regent canola

Let's see any effect of black keeled slug feeding.

#whoneedsstats when you take a photo

Harnessing Microbes to Weather Native Silicates in Agricultural Soils for Scalable Carbon Dioxide Removal

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Great final PhD seminar on ecology of #tradigrades #universityofmelbourne

#Conicalsnails mating 25 Apr 2025 southern Yorke Peninsula. Real time monitoring indicated increased activity from the 20 Apr. Lab assay indicates snails are actively feeding. Field observations this week conical snails on baits.
#timetogetiton #MetarexInov

A tail-wagger #snail ( #Sheldonia sp.) from Wilderness, South Africa (march 2025). What a weird little thing! It made my day when I saw it!

#mollusks #gastropod #SouthAfrica #macrophotography #bugsky

When you can just rest on a dandelion 🌞

Australia is in an extinction crisis – why isn’t it an issue at this election? Some of the country’s most loved native species, including the koala and the hairy-nosed wombat, are on the brink. Is this their last chance at survival?

96% of Australians want more done to protect nature. Meanwhile, just 0.06% of the budget went to on-ground biodiversity programs.

We’re losing species we love & major parties are sleepwalking through it.

Australians care. It’s time politicians did too.
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Mycorrhizal networks promote interspecific facilitation in P uptake by a maize/faba bean mixture - Plant and Soil Background and aims Interspecific belowground interactions can facilitate phosphorus (P) uptake in cereal/legume intercropping. However, the role of mycorrhizal symbioses and their interaction with ro...

📣Our latest paper with Thom Kuyper is out in Plant & Soil! 🌱 Another step forward in unraveling the mysteries of mycorrhizal networks ✨. Check it out! 🔍📄 🌱
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