Our mission

Using open science to address environmental challenges and deepen insights into biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.

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Tangible Impact on Environmental Challenges

At MuSE Lab, we don’t merely study nature – we actively shape its future. By working closely with policymakers, journalists, industry, and nature organizations, we bridge the gap between science and action. Through our research, teaching, and tools like the Pesticide Atlas, we actively work to deliver a "common truth" – a robust, evidence-based foundation that informs policy and empowers decision-makers in an age of rampant disinformation. Our work has directly influenced environmental regulations, improved monitoring and reporting standards, and continues to drive real-world change.

Holistic Understanding

Ecosystems are shaped by interactions across vast scales—what happens at the microscopic level can ripple up to transform entire ecosystems. Likewise, a fleeting moment can trigger long-term evolutionary shifts. By embracing this interconnectedness, we gain a deeper, more accurate understanding of ecological processes, uncovering how local actions drive global change.

Anticipating Environmental Change

Our planet is changing rapidly, but how do we predict its future? By merging deep ecological and biophysical knowledge with data science, we forecast the impacts of climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction. This keen focus on bridging theory with the emperical world, means that our research can turn complex environmental patterns into actionable insights—helping policymakers, conservationists, and industries make informed, future-proof decisions.

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