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“Collecting knowledge and collecting thoughts are the basis of understanding!” That’s the theme of the latest iMESSENGER from The IK Foundation.

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Welcome to read it here > https://www.ikfoundation.org/news/imessenger-archive-m5y2026.html

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iTEXTILIS publishes new research and an essay today on ”Silk Samples from 1831”.

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NEW ESSAY published today by iTEXTILIS: The Story No. 9 | Fieldwork – The Linnaean Way | Quadrants, Compasses and Other Scientific Instruments.

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First iMESSENGER of the year, published with the theme “Japanese months,” in ITEXTILIS. Includes an in-depth exploration of Japanese textile history. READ iMESSENGER click, and feel free to browse.

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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? This crowdfunding project (incl. recognition with a treat) is more than a digital book — it is a mission to transform cutting-edge, multidisciplinary ARCTIC science, field research and historical documentation into a dynamic digital iBOOK… »>CONTRIBUTE«<

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Japanese months at iTEXTILIS, starting with a NEW ESSAY: Japanese Textiles in the 1770s – Collections amassed by the naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg.

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The Field Station Lab campaign ends today, and in its closing hours of the year 2025, it has achieved 56.5% of its total goal of EUR 18,000. We thank you all donors for your trust and wish you a really happy new year.

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Our work continues. Like our field station concept - in all weathers!

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The final batch of 250 hand-bound, numbered books is now ready to order! SPITSBERGEN SCIENCE EXPEDITIONS | 446 pp. with in-depth details, including text sections, maps, diagrams, pictures, artworks, timelines, and large fold-outs.

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TAGS > Arctic | Earth Science | Fieldwork | Expeditions …

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Unique pine tree trunk that sprouted after the last ice age ≈ 10,000 years ago, stood firmly on the bottom of the Baltic Sea for thousands of years. From a research project in the 1980s. Fully intact, still smells of resin—a work of nature and wonder. Now for sale! Contact IK for more information.

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8 days left in our crowdfunding campaign, over 50% funded. Our goal: launch Field Station concept v.3. Join us in transforming how we observe nature.

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Your support for the Field Station Lab campaign makes a difference—there’s still time to help, every contribution brings us closer…

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DONATE TODAY>

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NEW ESSAY from iTEXTILIS: Baby Clothing and Christening – In the Coastal Town of Whitby: 1820s to 1914, North Yorkshire, England.

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NEW ESSAY Writing and Drawing during Naturalist Journeys: Part 2. | It is part of the long-term research and publicise project THE STORY | FIELDWORK – THE LINNAEAN WAY.

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Today, IK is excited to launch THE DONATION ROOM — our open and public crowdfunding campaign site. This long-term initiative has already secured one-fifth of its funding for the first campaign, ”Green Tech for a Green World”, and we invite you to join us on this meaningful journey.

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A new IK iMESSENGER has been published today. The content covers the importance of books, Alexander Pope, and a press release. Explore more here »>

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Three years of successful observations with Field Station Solander’s Eye in Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland have now concluded. Read more in iMESSENGER ”Ice, observations … ”

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Take a look at ”Arctic and scientia potentia est” in our latest IK Global iMessenger newsletter. And, of course, SMALL BIG NEWS.

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

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

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

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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

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THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull |

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Changes in landscape within 5 days based on varying precipitation and temperatures.\nLive Pictures & Data > www.ikfoundation.org/fieldstat…

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

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THE FIELD STATION SOLANDER’S EYE | Breiðamerkurjökull | Vatnajøkull | \nThe 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…

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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.

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