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23 Apr, 2025
Read about the latest news from The IK Foundation in the newly released > iMESSENGER <, which includes two significant milestones, including the completion of the ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN — Science Expeditions„ monograph.

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NEW ESSAY from iTEXTILIS: The Story No. 4 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Instructions for Travelling Naturalists.

For additional reading, Volume One (Introduction to the Linnaeus Apostles) of the extensive reference work remains available in stock. EXPLORE MORE »>

07 Mar, 2025
NEW ESSAY from iTEXTILIS: The Story No. 4 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Instructions for Travelling Naturalists. For additional reading, Volume One (Introduction to the Linnaeus Apostles) of the extensive reference work remains available in stock. EXPLORE MORE »>

18 Feb, 2025
NEW ESSAY: iTEXTILIS | The IK Workshop Society | 18th Century Sumptuary Laws – Textile materials and luxurious Garments in Sweden.

04 Feb, 2025
STATUS MESSAGE | THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE – we invite you to explore the project site for further information!

04 Feb, 2025
This monograph ”Naturae Observatio SPITSBERGEN – Science Expeditions” is a must for all the bookish interested in these areas – ARCTIC, SPITSBERGEN, SVALBARD – of our planet. Read more in our latest Newsletter

02 Feb, 2025
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |
It’s truly a stunning day at the Glacier Lagoon in Iceland!
Live Pictures & Data > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

21 Jan, 2025
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | It’s truly a stunning day at the Glacier Lagoon in Iceland! Live Pictures & Data > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |
The soil temperature (-12 cm) under this snow-covered Salix shrub is currently -5°C, almost twice as cold as the air temperature. > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

08 Jan, 2025
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | The soil temperature (-12 cm) under this snow-covered Salix shrub is currently -5°C, almost twice as cold as the air temperature. > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Today, we will surpass 20,000 observation hours and terabytes of scientific data. Click the “Explore More” button to learn more about the rhythm of nature.

01 Jan, 2025
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Today, we will surpass 20,000 observation hours and terabytes of scientific data. Click the “Explore More” button to learn more about the rhythm of nature.

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Iceland. Fresh, wet, and compacted snow blanketed the landscape overnight. Pioneer flora of the young landscape faces challenges – this shrub has been documented since 2022.
www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

20 Dec, 2024
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Iceland. Fresh, wet, and compacted snow blanketed the landscape overnight. Pioneer flora of the young landscape faces challenges – this shrub has been documented since 2022. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

”Is a geographical journey through time possible?„ In the December 2024 issue of iMESSENGER, we explore this topic. Enjoy an exciting and beautiful stroll in a new story from the iEXPOSURE series.

17 Dec, 2024
”Is a geographical journey through time possible?„ In the December 2024 issue of iMESSENGER, we explore this topic. Enjoy an exciting and beautiful stroll in a new story from the iEXPOSURE series.

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland.
For 24 hours, the landscape shifted from snow drift to a meltwater inferno, transporting soils and seeds in an eternally shifting biosphere.
www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

03 Dec, 2024
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland. For 24 hours, the landscape shifted from snow drift to a meltwater inferno, transporting soils and seeds in an eternally shifting biosphere. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland.
Investigating the elegance and physics of snow drift during two hours of observation. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

02 Dec, 2024
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland. Investigating the elegance and physics of snow drift during two hours of observation. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland.
An autonomous field station operates continuously, leaves no trace, and independently generates valuable research data - unaffected by weather. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

01 Dec, 2024
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland. An autonomous field station operates continuously, leaves no trace, and independently generates valuable research data - unaffected by weather. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

”Borders and passports, why?„ In the November 2024 issue of iMESSENGER, we cover this topic. Simultaneously, we release the third essay in the series THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.

27 Nov, 2024
”Borders and passports, why?„ In the November 2024 issue of iMESSENGER, we cover this topic. Simultaneously, we release the third essay in the series THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Iceland.
Ice laying has begun in the Glacier Lagoon. The ground has been cooled to below zero Celsius for some time, which can be studied using the thermal camera.

27 Nov, 2024
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | Iceland. Ice laying has begun in the Glacier Lagoon. The ground has been cooled to below zero Celsius for some time, which can be studied using the thermal camera.

THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland.
Yesterday, the first layer of snow blanketed the landscape around the Field Station, signalling the arrival of winter.
www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

03 Nov, 2024
THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull National Park | Iceland. Yesterday, the first layer of snow blanketed the landscape around the Field Station, signalling the arrival of winter. www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

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iMessenger

Brief insights into the interdisciplinary work of The IK Foundation.

Two significant milestones… | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | March – April 2025

A must for all the bookish… | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | JAN – FEB 2025

Borders and passports, why?… | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | Issue No: 11 2024

A geographical journey through… | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | Issue No: 12 2024

Borders and passports, why?… | The IK Foundation iMESSENGER | Issue No: 11 2024

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THE FIELD STATION | NATURAE OBSERVATIO | SOLANDER’S EYE – monitoring natural changes in Vatnajökull National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iceland (September 2022)

> DONATION TO THE SWEDISH NATIONAL ARCHIVES | Aerial Pictures (March 2021)

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