Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 49, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Guimarães, the European Green Capital of 2026News
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
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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…

Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendlyScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
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Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendly
Questions: How can we celebrate the holidays more sustainably while still enjoying traditional festivities?How does choosing between real and artificial Christmas trees compare to other…

Climate Science Digest: December 7, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic SeaClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 7, 2024
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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…

3D imaging of giant hailstones offers new insights for storm predictionClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floodsClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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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…

Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable constructionNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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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…

Mangroves save $855 billion in global flood protection, study findsClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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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…

Fossil evidence redefines the history of Australia’s rainforest marginsScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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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…

Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, AustraliaNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
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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…

CLIMA Center awarded $4.1 million to study impact of wildfire smoke and extreme heat on human healthNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
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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…

Private sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradationNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
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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…

Amazon thunderstorms shape new pathways for cloud formationClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
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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…

Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Boosting food security with…

Mistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiraciesScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollutionScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

State-dependent harvest ensures Pacific walrus sustainability under climate changeScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spreadScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

Marine plankton’s carbon role linked to ocean density shiftsClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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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…

Denmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zonesNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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Denmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zones
Denmark is set to transform urban life as a new law empowers municipalities to establish zero-emission zones, where only vehicles without exhaust pipes are permitted.…
