Expanding the “bio” in biogeochemical modeling: including voles in arctic climate models
Explicit representation of voles improves models of the impacts of climate change on Arctic ecosystem function
Stream Dissolved Nitrogen Cycling Responds to Human Activity across the Landscape
A new global data synthesis of stream chemistry indicates human activities reduce streams ability to retain and transform nutrients.
Upcoming Panel Discussion on Community Engagement
The Community Building working group from the LTER Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will be facilitating a panel discussion on community engagement with colleagues from across the network
Historical irrigation leaves long lasting legacies on the prairie
New research from a long-term experiment at the Konza Prairie LTER shows that past climate conditions influence how ecosystems respond to current water availability.
Arduino vs Raspberry Pi: A Maker’s Guide to Environmental Sensors
Ever want to make your own ecological sensor? This guide by Mark Gahler will help you get started in the right direction.
History mediates microbial resilience and response following drought conditions
Microbial resilience and response with ongoing climate change is influenced by land use legacies at the Coweeta LTER.
Reasons to Archive and Share Data
John Porter and An Nguyen, with the LTER Information Managers, outline 8 reasons to archive and share data supported by the literature.
Repeat photography engages the public at LTER sites
With just a phone camera, anyone can add to a growing dataset tracking environmental change at the Virginia Coast Reserve LTER.
Pooling insights on organic matter dynamics: Five emergent themes from an LTER network-wide synthesis
LTER network scientists work together to reveal key trends in organic matter processing, storage and transport across ecosystems.
From the Antarctic to the equator: Palmer LTER researchers track complete humpback migrations
Palmer Antarctic LTER researchers track the full migration of Southeast Pacific humpback whales, the first time this has been done.
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Love writing about science? Now accepting applications for our 2024 LTER Graduate Writing Fellows program!
A changing Arctic drives a new generation of research
Measuring Methane in 4D: Tree Fluxes at Harvard Forest
Shaped by fire: the Bonanza Creek LTER
Renewed funding for the LNO prioritizes synthesis, broadening participation, and mentorship
It begins with quality data: non-LTER student uses SBC LTER data to learn R, presents work at ESA
Science at the Top of the World, or, 48 Hours at Beaufort Lagoon Ecosystems LTER
Announcing the LTER Photo Contest, 2024
Engagement Practice Briefs
Crossing boundaries: two new synthesis working groups funded at the LTER