Science

Microbial Adventures in the Mont Blanc Massif

Kara Sampsell and Lucia Layritz August 31, 2025

The peak of Mont Blanc glows in the light of sunset with the impressive Glacier des Bossons visible in the foreground from the town of Chamonix. (Photo Credit: Kara Sampsell, May 2025).

As we passed the town of Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains on the French highway, en route to a sampling campaign, Mont Blanc’s glaciated terrain suddenly emerged above the spring foliage. Breaking the silent awe, Patrick remarked that indeed, “Mont Blanc is still there.” The humor won’t be lost on anyone familiar with the massif. Its unquestionable, human-minimizing presence colours the regions’ cultural a ...[Read More]

My EGU25 highlights: Inspiring inland water greenhouse gas emission science

Teresa Silverthorn and Lucia Layritz July 21, 2025

field measurements of greenhouse gas emissions using floating chambers on a agricultural drainage ditch.

The notion that inland waters are passive participants in biogeochemical cycling, with lakes as recipients and rivers as pipes, has long been overturned. More and more research suggests the global importance of inland waters in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in greenhouse gas (GHG) exchange. EGU25 had a remarkable line-up of talks and posters on inland water GHG emissions. I’ll revisit some o ...[Read More]

Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network

Saule Akhmetkaliyeva and Lucia Layritz February 28, 2025

Welcome to our new blog post! Today, we’re diving into the world of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) and introducing you to an exciting new initiative—the BluECR network. Whether you’re new to blue carbon or already working in these vital habitats, this post will provide insights into their importance and invite you to join a community dedicated to advancing blue carbon research. Climate change ...[Read More]