Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Carinthia II / Part 3 - Carinthia Nature Tech
The current issue features peer-reviewed studies on the implementation of UAV-mounted sensors applied to collect data in urban landscapes and natural areas. The interested reader will find a peer-reviewed contribution on the use of iNaturalist for citizen science observations. An innovative laboratory experiment is featured, comparing slime mold-inspired algorithms with the growth of the real organism, forecasting potential improvements to transportation systems. In the short notes section, the reader can learn about the establishment of a Miyawaki forest, recent developments at an outdoor laboratory for ecological research, and innovations in environmental DNA sampling. Three book reviews are provided, giving the reader a glimpse into the state-of-the-art of biodiversity monitoring technologies, active biodiversity research in Austria, and applied techniques to promote nature in engineering.