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Underground fungi play a central role in the fragile ecosystems of atoll islands. The unique symbiotic relationship between these fungi and rainforest trees is vital for the restoration of nature and ultimately for the survival of coral reefs. New research shows how fungi help nutrients to move between the forest and the sea. Palmyra Atoll is a remote and uninhabited cluster of small islands halfw

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/fungi-crucial-recovery-tropical-islands - 2026-06-07

A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, researchers have managed to draw an evolutionary map of a mysterious species that has not been seen since 1981. Researchers at Lund University have successfully mapped the genome of one of the world’s most unusual fruit flies -

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/how-strange-fruit-fly-became-bloodthirsty-underwater-hunter - 2026-06-07

Extreme weather poses a big threat to birds. Yet there is a lack of both knowledge and methods for measuring its negative effects. In a new study, researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified knowledge gaps and propose practical tools for analysing the risks to birds. Extreme weather has become increasingly common worldwide, often in the form of combinations of heat and drought. Thes

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/birds-can-suffer-serious-harm-heatwaves - 2026-06-07

IAC is happy to unveil a powerful upgrade to its spatial sound recording capabilities – a new audio equipment with a focus on capturing the movement of sound in space. This initiative builds on PhD student Yann Coppier’s technique, which he describes as “invisible choreography”, a method for recording spatial interactions and sonic gestures that preserves their dynamic presence.The newly purchased

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/new-equipment-spatial-sound-recording-iac - 2026-06-07

Help shape the future of technology at IAC! IAC is conducting a survey to better understand the current and future technical needs of our users. Whether it's spatial audio, virtual and augmented reality, or AI-driven creative tools, we are curious to know which technologies you will need access to in the next 2–3 years.Your input will guide upcoming developments and ensure that our resources meet

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-tech-survey - 2026-06-07

I am honored to be named the Artist in Residence at MAX IV, where I will continue my exploration of the invisible threads that connect our existence. I look forward to sharing this journey and discovering new ways to tell the stories that connect us all.During her residency, Jennifer will have access to IAC’s technical equipment, staff and facilities to further her exploration of the connections b

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-happy-announce-max-ivs-first-artist-residence-jennifer-rainsford - 2026-06-07

IAC is happy to contribute to the development of the upcoming MOOC "Light, Lighting and Humans", scheduled to launch in autumn 2026! The course is developed in collaboration across several faculties and departments at Lund University, including LTH, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences.IAC’s contribution focuses on lighting within the performing and visual arts. It addresses h

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-supports-development-lund-universitys-new-mooc-light-and-lighting - 2026-06-07

What happens when science and art do more than simply coexist – when they truly collaborate to spark new ideas and transform research? This ASG, carried out at the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies, explores how the STEAM perspective (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) can serve as a framework for meaningful interdisciplinary research.The group investigates how artistic an

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/interconnections-within-steam-new-asg-pufendorf-institute-advanced-studies - 2026-06-07

Welcome to a whole-day seminar about artistic research data, at Inter Arts Center (IAC), Faculty of Arts, University of Lund. Conference: 4 November 2026, at 9:00–16:00Save the date! More information will be added closer to the date.The program will contain inspirational lectures about different aspect of working with artistic research data, along with group discussions. There will also be an intr

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/artistic-research-data-practices-perspectives-and-potential - 2026-06-07

A warm welcome to the book presentation of the publication “Creative Data Lab”! 26 May 2026, at 09:00 to 11:00 | Inter Arts Center, 4th floor, Bergsgatan 29, Malmö (Café/Research Platform)Creative Data Lab (CDL), hosted as an Advanced Study Group during 2025 at the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies, Lund University, brought together artist-researchers and research support staff to explore a

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/book-release-creative-data-lab - 2026-06-07

On 17 April, representatives from IAC visited the XTREME team at the IT University of Copenhagen. The visiting group from IAC included Jonas Jönsson (technician), Lili Nottrott (operations coordinator) and Yann Copper (PhD student at the Malmö Academy of Music). At ITU, the XTREME team presented their work and research framework. Sami S. Brandt introduced the XTREME project and its objectives, fol

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/iac-visited-xtreme-itu-copenhagen - 2026-06-07

On 2 June, IAC staff carried out a study visit to CREATE – the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology at Aalborg University Copenhagen – for an inspiring exchange. We had the great pleasure of meeting Henrik Schønau-Fog, Deputy Head of Department, and Ali Adjorlu, Assistant Professor of Media Technology, who generously introduced us to the department’s work and facilities. The vis

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/study-visit-create-aalborg-university-copenhagen - 2026-06-07

How do you measure biodiversity impacts from products and raw materials extracted in very different places around the world? Researcher Carla Coelho from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo), and colleagues, developed a new way to estimate the impact of mines and quarries - and how much they actually perforate their surroundings habitats. Perforation - human activity that crea

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/mining-last-wild-method-identify-mines-intact-landscapes - 2026-06-07

A lack of phosphorus in forest soil could lead to an acceleration of global climate change. This is shown by new research that has investigated the complex balance between carbon dioxide fertilisation, phosphorus deficiency and tree growth. The world’s forests are vital in the fight against climate change, as they absorb around a quarter of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Trees

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/phosphorus-deficiency-may-exacerbate-climate-problems - 2026-06-07

Maj-Lena Finnander Linderson, researcher at Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, did a study on the effects of the Chernobyl-disaster. It has now been 40 years since the disaster happened, and we ask Maj-Lena about what she studied, how she reacted to the terrible news, and what she thinks we should learn. Hello, Maj-Lena Finnander Linderson!It has been 40 years since Chernobyl. Do you

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/40-years-chernobyl - 2026-06-07

Salem Thawaba, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at Birzeit University in Palestine, visited Lund at the end of April. He was there to participate in teaching activities and discuss potential collaborations with Lina Eklund from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo). On 30 April, he held a seminar entitled “Colonisation and ever-shifting borders: A Case from the West Bank”

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/researcher-highlights-effects-border-changes-west-bank - 2026-06-07

When Crafoord Prize laureate Veerabhadran Ramanathan visited Lund on 18 May, he combined personal reflections with a powerful scientific message: understanding aerosols and greenhouse gases is key to tackling climate chang, but solving the crisis will require new approaches, broad collaboration, and urgent public engagement. On Monday, May 18, Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Distinguished Professor (Emer

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/understanding-warming-world-insights-crafoord-laureate-veerabhadran-ramanathan - 2026-06-07

As the Young Academy of Sweden announces its new members, one of them is a colleague from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo): Lina Eklund. That's fantastic news! What will that mean for you, Lina?"It's going to be educational and fun!"What do you hope to gain from the Academy?"Being elected to the Young Academy of Sweden is, of course, a unique opportunity to play a part in

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/lina-eklund-appointed-new-member-young-academy-sweden - 2026-06-07

A new study from MGeo (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences) researcher Nitin Chaudhary shows how climate change may affect carbon storage in Indian forests – and has attracted wide attention in major Indian media. In this Q&A (questions and answers) Nitin explains why the findings matter, what makes the study new, and why the results need to be communicated with care. Hello, Nitin Chaud

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/surprising-results-new-study-future-carbon-storage-indian-forests - 2026-06-07

On Wednesday 27 May, the Faculty of Science officially inaugurated its new Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo) with music, panel discussions, seminars and an exhibition on minerals important for the green transition. Almost five months after the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC), the Department of Geology and the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Sci

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/department-earth-and-environmental-sciences-inaugurated-music-dance-and-panel-discussions - 2026-06-07