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Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: studyScience
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study
Paris, France | AFP Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to…
January 17, 2025
Full articleClimate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
January 17, 2025
Full articleMegadroughts on the riseNews
Megadroughts on the rise
Long-term megadroughts are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, threatening ecosystems, agriculture, and water supplies worldwide, according to a new study…
January 17, 2025
Full articleJapan forest on fire after military explosives drillNews
Japan forest on fire after military explosives drill
Tokyo, Japan | AFP Fire-fighters and helicopters were combating a blaze in a forest on a Japanese island on Friday,…
January 17, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Pio XI glacier defies global retreat trendsNews
Image of the day: Pio XI glacier defies global retreat trends
The Pio XI glacier, nestled in Chile’s Southern Ice Field, holds the distinction of being South America’s largest glacier and…
January 16, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averagesNews
Image of the day: Snow blankets Alps, matching historical averages
After an unusually dry start to the season, a cold wave sweeping across Europe has delivered substantial snowfall to the…
January 15, 2025
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Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised upNews
Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up
Paris, France | AFP A series of underwater explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 caused the largest known methane leak on…
January 15, 2025
Full articleGlobal climate summary for December 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for December 2024
In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…
January 15, 2025
Full articleGlobal road transport emissions to peak in 2025: studyNews
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
Berlin, Germany - CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in electric vehicles and stricter new regulations, a…
January 14, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Cyclone DikelediNews
Image of the day: Cyclone Dikeledi
On 11 January 2025, Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi struck Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte, bringing devastation to communities in the Indian Ocean. The cyclone…
January 14, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from spaceNews
Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space
As of 13 January 2025, three major wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, California, since igniting on 7 January. Strong winds continue to fuel the flames,…
January 13, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Chemnitz, GermanyNews
Image of the day: Chemnitz, Germany
Chemnitz, Germany, has been named one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2025, a prestigious title awarded by the European Commission to cities across…
January 12, 2025
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Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risksClimate
Studying past hurricanes to reduce future risks
Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural events, leaving devastation in their wake across coastal regions of the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the…
January 17, 2025
Full articleVolcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe
Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…
January 17, 2025
Full articleArctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and CanadaClimate
Arctic hotspots reveal vulnerable ecosystems in Siberia, Alaska, and Canada
New research sheds light on rapidly warming regions in the Arctic-boreal zone, revealing areas of intense ecological stress. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters,…
January 16, 2025
Full articleTree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agricultureClimate
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture
In Brief: Tree crops, including apple, olive, coffee, and cacao, span over 183 million hectares worldwide but remain undervalued in agricultural policies despite their significant…
January 15, 2025
Full articleShipping reforms linked to 2023 temperature riseClimate
Shipping reforms linked to 2023 temperature rise
The summer of 2023 saw an unexpected rise in global temperatures, which caught many climate scientists by surprise. While global warming driven by greenhouse gases…
January 14, 2025
Full articleLessons from 2024’s climate eventsClimate
Lessons from 2024’s climate events
The year 2024 brought unprecedented climate challenges, marked by severe droughts in southern Africa and Central America, catastrophic flooding in Spain, and the destructive Hurricane…
January 13, 2025
Full article2024 crossed global warming limitClimate
2024 crossed global warming limit
In brief: Global temperatures exceed a critical warming limit for the first timeScientists say every fraction of a degree above 1.5C matters Geneva, Switzerland -…
January 11, 2025
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Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: studyScience
Homo erectus, not sapiens, first humans to survive desert: study
Paris, France | AFP Our ancestor Homo erectus was able to survive punishingly hot and dry desert more than a million years ago, according to…
January 17, 2025
Full articleClimate Science Digest: January 16, 2025Science
Climate Science Digest: January 16, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Table of ContentsClimate change…
January 17, 2025
Full articleMoney and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you liveScience
Money and happiness: Spending priorities depend on where you live
Different spending habits, different outcomesLong-lasting effectsNuances of happiness spendingAdvancing financial well-being A recent multinational study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC)…
January 17, 2025
Full articleClimate Science Digest: January 15, 2025Science
Climate Science Digest: January 15, 2025
From drops to data: Advancing global precipitation estimates with the LETKF algorithmNew study shows that corn-soybean crop rotation benefits are extremely sensitive to climateHow cryogenic…
January 16, 2025
Full articleClimate Science Digest: January 14, 2025Science
Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025
Hiroshima flooding: a case study of well usage and adaptive governanceGreat Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patternsScientists investigate what makes…
January 15, 2025
Full articleClimate Science Digest: January 13, 2025Science
Climate Science Digest: January 13, 2025
Table of Contents Principles-Based Adept Predictions of Global Warming from Climate Mean StatesWind turbines impair the access of bats to water bodies in agricultural landscapesHidden…
January 14, 2025
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Global climate summary for December 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for December 2024
In Brief: December global temperature reached 1.26°C above the 20th-century average, marking the second-warmest December on record. Northern Hemisphere snow cover ranked 13th lowest; Eurasia…
January 15, 2025
Full articleGlobal climate summary for November 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for November 2024
November 2024 marked the second-warmest November globally since records began, continuing a year characterized by extraordinary climate extremes. The month also witnessed the second-lowest global…
December 15, 2024
Full articleDroughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…
December 4, 2024
Full articleGlobal climate summary for October 2024Facts
Global climate summary for October 2024
Second-warmest October for the globe and the lowest sea ice extent on record. Temperature October 2024 marked the second-warmest October globally since records began, with…
November 15, 2024
Full articleU.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patternsFactsNews
U.S. climate in October 2024: record drought, extreme heat, and unusual weather patterns
In October 2024, the United States experienced rapid drought expansion, extreme heat, and a complex interplay of weather events that have set new records and…
November 9, 2024
Full articleGlobal climate summary for September 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for September 2024
September 2024 marked a significant milestone in global climate patterns, becoming the second warmest September on record both in the U.S. and worldwide. It also…
October 30, 2024
Full articleMaking food safer and sustainableFacts
Making food safer and sustainable
As World Food Day approaches on October 16, global food systems face urgent calls for transformation to ensure sustainable and safe nutrition for all. The…
October 14, 2024
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