Harald Crepaz

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Alpine Environment - Eurac Research @euracalpenv.bsky.social · Dec 10

A handful of soil contains more organisms than humans on Earth – from bacteria & nematodes to insects & spiders. This diversity is fundamental for ecosystems.

Check out the video in our online magazine, where Julia Plunger explains why soil biodiversity matters and how we study it.

www.eurac.edu

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Markus Sulzbacher @msulzbacher.bsky.social · Oct 2

Wer ist die „Global Sumud Flotilla“? Die vorgebliche Hilfsaktion unterstützt den Terrorismus, instrumentalisiert die humanitäre Lage in Gaza und dient der Diskreditierung Israels. Mehr dazu: democ.de/artikel/glob...

„Our answer is escalation“ – Die Sumud-Flotilla als Teil einer globalen Bewegung gegen Israel

Mit der „Global Sumud Flotilla“ versuchen Aktivist*innen derzeit, die Seeblockade der israelischen Armee vor Gaza zu durchbrechen. Die vorgebliche Hilfsaktion unterstützt den Terrorismus, instrumenta...

democ.de

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Jul 3

Attended the first eLTER Science Conference in Tampere last week. Grateful for the chance to present my PhD work and visit SMEAR II in Hyytiälä. Thanks to the organizers for a well-run and important event!

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Jun 24

My posters are up at the #eLTER2025SC! 🌿
You’ll find them at stands 10 and 11.
I’ll be there from 17:15 to 18:30 – stop by for a chat! #eLTERcommunity

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Jun 22

A hare 🐇 hiding, and seagull chicks 🐤 waddling around in a specially set-up breeding area for gulls — right in the middle of the city.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Jun 22

Just arrived in Tampere for the first-ever @elter-ri.eu Science Conference 🌍
A full week ahead focused on long-term, system-level ecosystem research:
🔬 Critical zone & socio-ecological integration
📊 Interdisciplinary sessions & workshops
🌱 Field visits to LTER sites

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Jun 17

Congrats @mattande.bsky.social ! 🎉 Well deserved 👏👏

Alpine Environment - Eurac Research @euracalpenv.bsky.social · Jun 17

We’re thrilled to share that @mattande.bsky.social has won the prestigious Stefan M. Gergely Prize! 🏆 Awarded by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) for outstanding research on biodiversity and ecosystems.
Big congrats, Matteo! 👏🌿

📸 ÖAW / D. Hinterramskogler

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Alpine Environment - Eurac Research @euracalpenv.bsky.social · Jun 17

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The Weather & Climate Livestream @wclivestream.bsky.social · May 27

Our 💯 hours to #SaveAmericasForecasts starts tomorrow!

Tune in to hear over 200+ US meteorologists and climate scientists share the importance of federally funded weather and climate research!

wclivestream.com

Reposted by Matteo Anderle, Chiara Paniccia, Harald Crepaz

Alpine Environment - Eurac Research @euracalpenv.bsky.social · Apr 16

New study on bats & agriculture in mountain ecosystems! 🦇🌄
Using passive acoustic monitoring🎧, we explore how agricultural practices impact bat diversity, with natural elements promoting richness & manure hills having a negative effect
@chiarapaniccia.bsky.social @andreashilpold.bsky.social

Balancing bats and agriculture: Investigating the effects of agricultural management practices on bat species diversity in mountain ecosystems

Changes in agricultural land use and farming practices have been recognized as significant drivers of biodiversity loss, especially when they involve …

www.sciencedirect.com

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Mar 3

It appears that Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are falling out of orbit at a rate of 120 per month, each releasing 30 kilograms of aluminum oxide that depletes the ozone layer. The concentration of these oxides in the atmosphere has increased eightfold since 2016.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Mar 1

Europe should further capitalize on DOGE's dismissal of US scientists by attracting talented researchers. This brain gain could strengthen our innovation ecosystem and turn these challenging times into an opportunity.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Mar 1

It is slowly becoming clear that the US under Trump is no longer a reliable partner for Europe's security, & that the free world needs a new leader. Europe should take up this challenge & step up its support for Ukraine so they can continue to fight back against the Russian aggressor. Слава Україні!

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Mar 1

Apparently, Russia seized half of America faster than it did one-fifth of Ukraine. Selenskyj was made a fool of in the Oval Office as part of a staged spectacle intended to give Trump an excuse to abandon Ukraine and blame Selenskyj, which is why TASS was there live, while Reuters or AP were not.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 21

Das erste Felsenschwalbenpärchen ist aus dem Winterquartier zurück - sieht aus, als wäre der Winter vorbei 🪶🌞

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Alex Orlowski 🦋 @alexorlowski.bsky.social · Feb 21

Qualche simpaticone ha creato un BOT per generare migliaia di firme false nella petizione di Vincenzo Lorusso di DonbassItalia utilizzando nomi russi di fantasia alquanto "perculanti" immaginate la faccia di quelli del Ministero quando scopriranno che moltissime firme sono false :) #GalinaSbatilova

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 16

Kann ja mal passieren 🤷‍♂️

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DER SPIEGEL @spiegel.de · Feb 9

Eine emsige Biberfamilie hat Naturschützern in Tschechien viel Geld und Arbeit erspart. Während die noch um Genehmigungen und Fördergelder rangen, schufen die Biber kurzerhand ein Sumpfgebiet.

Tschechien: Biber bauen Damm, der sonst 1,2 Millionen Euro gekostet hätte

Eine emsige Biberfamilie hat Naturschützern in Tschechien viel Geld und Arbeit erspart. Während die noch um Genehmigungen und Fördergelder rangen, schufen die Biber kurzerhand ein Sumpfgebiet.

www.spiegel.de

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 8

🌐 The system excels particularly in European language processing, offering comprehensive language support while focusing on data protection and computational efficiency.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 8

💫 Le Chat's open-source core technology and privacy-first design enhance its technical capabilities. The platform integrates premium Canva features and runs smoothly on both iOS and Android devices.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 8

🔧 The platform demonstrates significant efficiency by maintaining similar performance levels with a smaller model size. It features built-in data sovereignty for EU companies, GDPR-compliant architecture, and supports on-premise deployment

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 8

Mistral AI's Le Chat runs 13x faster than ChatGPT, processes 1,000 words per second compared to ChatGPT's 650, and shows better image generation capabilities than DALL-E. The system operates with API costs at $8 per million tokens, while GPT-4 charges $30.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 7

📊 This development coincides with the broader trend: From Feb 2024 to Jan 2025, global temperatures averaged 1.61°C above pre-industrial levels. In 18 of these 19 months, we exceeded the 1.5°C mark.(4/4)

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 7

🌍 The expected cooling from La Niña hasn't materialized. EU Copernicus now sees signs that La Niña conditions might completely dissipate by March, contrary to earlier predictions (3/4)

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 7

🌊 Ocean surface temperatures between 60°S and 60°N latitude averaged 20.78°C - the second highest January value ever recorded, just behind January 2024. A strong indicator of continued ocean warming. (2/4)

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Feb 7

According to the EU's Copernicus Programme, January 2025 was globally the warmest January on record with a 13.23°C average temperature, measuring 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels. Most remarkable: this record warmth occurred during La Niña conditions, which typically provide a cooling effect (1/4)

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Dec 28

It’s time for THE charger.

Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.

It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!

#DigitalEU

A minimalist illustration showing a packaged charger box labeled "one Union one Charger." The box features an image of a blue charger with the European Union flag symbol and a USB-C cable. The scene is set within a holiday theme, with decorative Christmas trees, ornaments, and gift boxes surrounding the charger box. In the top right corner, there is a small EU flag symbol.

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Dec 26

Thanks to the heroic efforts of the pilots, the aircraft managed to reach the coast despite hydraulic failure and severely limited controls. While they couldn't prevent the crash, their actions still saved numerous lives.
#RussiaIsATerroristState

Harald Crepaz @crepazharald.bsky.social · Dec 26

To summarize this whole inhumanity: Russia once again shot down a civilian aircraft and afterwards denied it emergency landing on Russian soil. Additionally, it jammed the GPS in the area and diverted the plane to Kazakhstan - hoping it would crash into the Caspian Sea to erase all evidence

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Alpine Environment - Eurac Research @euracalpenv.bsky.social · Dec 23

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