Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxiaClimate
Prehistoric rock in Japan uncovers the timeline of ancient ocean anoxia
An ancient rock formation on Japan's Mount Ashibetsu has allowed scientists to pinpoint the timing and duration of one of Earth's most extreme environmental disruptions:…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024
Full articleProtecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survivalClimate
Protecting Peru’s high-elevation grasslands is crucial for Andean bear survival
High in the Andes, Peru’s puna grasslands offer a vital lifeline for Andean bears, commonly known as spectacled bears, named for the distinctive markings around…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
Full articleAncient mountain formation reshaped climate in prehistoric ChinaClimate
Ancient mountain formation reshaped climate in prehistoric China
Geologists have uncovered how tectonic forces shaped coastal mountain ranges in eastern Asia over 100 million years ago, triggering profound climate shifts during the Cretaceous…
SourceDecember 18, 2024
Full articleArctic infrastructure faces climate-driven instability by 2100Climate
Arctic infrastructure faces climate-driven instability by 2100
Coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic are under severe threat from erosion, sea level rise, and permafrost thaw, according to the first comprehensive pan-Arctic…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 17, 2024
Full articleGlacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissionsClimate
Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions
Recent research has revealed a promising natural process in glacial rivers and lakes that could help reduce methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming.…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024
Full articleRadical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate changeClimate
Radical innovations and value shifts key to tackling climate change
As the effects of the climate crisis escalate, so does the urgency for transformative solutions. In a recent article published in Frontiers in Energy, Nobel…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 14, 2024
Full articleClimate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communitiesClimate
Climate and land use changes endanger wild food sources for Russia’s indigenous communities
Rural Indigenous communities in Russia's Far East rely on traditional food systems that depend on wild animal, plant, and fungal species, especially in remote and…
SourceDecember 13, 2024
Full articlePlastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese riversClimate
Plastic pollution recovery efforts uncover vital trends in Japanese rivers
Plastic waste in Japan’s rivers reveals not just the scale of pollution but also critical trends shaping cleanup efforts and community responses. A nationwide analysis…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 12, 2024
Full articleWeak La Niña conditions may develop but will be short-livedClimate
Weak La Niña conditions may develop but will be short-lived
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecast a 55% likelihood of La Niña conditions developing between December 2024 and February 2025. However, this event is…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024
Full articleEl Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São PauloClimate
El Niño’s role in driving dengue mosquito infestations in São Paulo
The warming waters of the Pacific Ocean bring far-reaching consequences, but few are as immediate as the rise in mosquito infestations linked to dengue, chikungunya,…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024
Full articleArctic tundra shifting from carbon sink to carbon sourceClimate
Arctic tundra shifting from carbon sink to carbon source
The Arctic is undergoing profound transformations that are accelerating climate change. Once a region that stored carbon dioxide for millennia in its frozen soils, the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024
Full articleAI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study findsClimate
AI predicts regional warming of 3°C sooner than expected, study finds
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our understanding of climate change timelines, with new research revealing that regional temperature thresholds will be reached faster than previously…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024
Full articleCoastal 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 articleBridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systemsClimate
Bridging scales: A hybrid model for disturbed complex systems
Complex systems, from ecosystems and economies to pandemics and thermodynamics, have long challenged scientists with their intricate interplay of micro- and macro-level dynamics. Traditional models…
Adrian AlexandreDecember 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 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 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 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
Full articleScientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discoursesClimate
Scientists challenge the use of ‘tipping point’ in climate change discourses
The metaphor 'tipping points,' long used to describe critical thresholds in climate systems, is now under scrutiny by researchers who argue it may hinder public…
Adrian AlexandreDecember 3, 2024
Full articleSeaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%Climate
Seaweed supplement slashes methane emissions in grazing cattle by nearly 40%
In an important milestone for sustainable livestock farming, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have shown that feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed supplement…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
Full articleWorld Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient futureClimate
World Drought Atlas highlights global risks and solutions for a resilient future
Droughts are becoming one of the most pressing global challenges, with impacts expected to affect three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In response, the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: The Koyukuk River in AlaskaClimate
Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in Alaska
This image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, acquired on 2 October 2024, shows part of the Koyukuk River in Alaska, USA. The area has been…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
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