Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazardsClimate
Coastal erosion in Alaska driven by overlapping climate hazards
Coastal retreat in Alaska is advancing at an unprecedented rate due to the overlapping effects of multiple climate hazards, including sea level rise, permafrost thaw…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024Science
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024
So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Here’s how to decide where David L. Chandler | MIT News - Deciding where to…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026News
Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026
Guimarães, Portugal, has been named the European Green Capital for 2026, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and innovative environmental policies. With over 70% of Europeans…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
Full articleSustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendlyScience
Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendly
As the festive season approaches, the allure of Christmas lights, elaborate feasts, and mountains of gift wrap often overshadow a critical question: how sustainable is…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: December 7, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 7, 2024
Heat-related deaths show unexpected vulnerability among youth in Mexico A recent study examining heat-related mortality in Mexico has challenged common assumptions about age-specific vulnerabilities to…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic SeaClimate
Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic Sea
The captivating image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite reveals the striking effects of the bora wind over the Adriatic Sea, specifically between Croatia's Dalmatian…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 7, 2024
Full article3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm predictionClimate
3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm prediction
A severe hailstorm that struck Catalonia in August 2022, producing giant hailstones up to 12 cm in diameter, has led to surprising discoveries about hail…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floodsClimate
Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floods
The Albufera Natural Park, a vital ecological haven near Valencia, Spain, is facing a critical challenge in the wake of severe floods that struck the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleTimber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable constructionNews
Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable construction
Two flagship projects spearheaded by ETH Zurich, funded by Innosuisse, aim to revolutionize the Swiss construction industry with sustainable practices. These initiatives, Swircular and Think…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleMangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study findsClimate
Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study finds
Mangroves are proving to be indispensable allies in the fight against climate change, providing $855 billion in global flood protection benefits, according to a new…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleFossil evidence redefines the history of Australia’s rainforest marginsScience
Fossil evidence redefines the history of Australia’s rainforest margins
A new study challenges the common portrayal of Australian tall eucalypt forests (TEFs) and rainforests as ecological adversaries. Fossil records, including Early Eocene specimens from…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: December 5, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024
Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say Colm Gorey | Frontiers - We all need to…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, AustraliaNews
Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, Australia
A satellite image captured by Copernicus Sentinel-3 on December 3, 2024, reveals a sprawling phytoplankton bloom extending over 800 kilometers off the coast of Melbourne…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleCLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human healthNews
CLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human health
Bokie Muigai | Keck School of Medicine of USC - With a $4.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, USC researchers will characterize…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articlePrivate sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradationNews
Private sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradation
The private sector has been called to action as the world faces economic losses of up to $23 trillion by 2050 due to widespread land…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleAmazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formationClimate
Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formation
The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in global climate regulation, not only through its carbon storage capabilities but also as a source of natural…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: December 4, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024
Boosting food security with climate-ready potatoes A team at the University of Illinois, part of the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, has developed potatoes…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleMistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiraciesScience
Mistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiracies
People with high levels of mistrust or credulity may struggle to recognize fake news, leaving them more vulnerable to conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy, according…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articlePlastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollutionScience
Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollution
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are investigating whether insects can offer a viable solution to the persistent problem of microplastic pollution. A…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews
Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark
This satellite image, captured on 2 October 2024 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Gribskov, Denmark's fourth-largest forest, and the nearby Lake Esrum. Covering more…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleState-dependent harvest ensures Pacific walrus sustainability under climate changeScience
State-dependent harvest ensures Pacific walrus sustainability under climate change
Pacific walruses, a vital subsistence resource for Indigenous Arctic communities - Alaska and Chukotka Native communities - face dual threats from climate change and human…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 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…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleGenomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spreadScience
Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread
Understanding how quickly viruses spread through populations is essential for combating infectious disease outbreaks. A study led by Simon Dellicour of the University of Brussels…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleMarine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shiftsClimate
Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shifts
A study published in Royal Society Open Science has revealed that changes in ocean density significantly influence the capacity of marine plankton to incorporate carbon…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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