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Biogeosciences

Nicola Krake

Nicola is an organic geochemist and environmental geologist and is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Hamburg. She uses geochemical biomarkers and compound specific isotopes as tools to study the microbial community and carbon cycling in extreme environments, specifically, modern and ancient hydrocarbon seeps.

Recent highlights in Biogeosciences

Recent highlights in Biogeosciences

Want to know more about the latest breakthroughs in biogeochemistry? Then you’ve come to the right place. Across marine biogeochemistry, fisheries science, and environmental health, new research is mapping the unintended consequences of a warming and increasingly exploited planet. By tracing carbon and contaminants through water, sediments, and food systems, these studies offer a portrait of Earth ...[Read More]

BG books for the winter holidays – Editorial picks

BG books for the winter holidays – Editorial picks

It’s been quite the year! Before we say goodbye to 2025 and send our readers into a well-deserved holiday, our 2025-2026 editorial team shares some of their favorite Biogeoscience-themed books. Lucia S. Layritz – Editor-in-chief recommends Otherlands by Thomas Halliday This book takes you on a journey through Earth’s ancient ecologies. Each chapter tells a story about a past geological perio ...[Read More]

Climate change mitigation and India’s road to net zero

Climate change mitigation and India’s road to net zero

Climate change poses a significant threat to humanity, prompting numerous countries, including India, to implement effective mitigation strategies to alleviate its impact. India is recognized as one of the 17 megadiverse countries, harboring approximately 10% of the world’s known floral and faunal species. This rich biodiversity is largely attributed to its geographical diversity, encompassi ...[Read More]

Working in industry during your PhD

Working in industry during your PhD

A guide for early career researchers exploring opportunities beyond academia Pursuing a PhD often starts with the assumption that your next step will be a postdoc, followed by a tenure-track position. But, for a number of reasons, many early career researchers are starting to look beyond academia. Industry careers represent an appealing alternative as they offer stimulating work, competitive salar ...[Read More]