New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
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New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel technique to break down perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a subgroup of the hazardous "forever chemicals" known as PFAS,…

Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warming
A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights a previously underestimated consequence of large-scale deforestation: reduced cloud cover, which amplifies global warming. Researchers from Leipzig…

How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cyclesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cycles
If you could collect all the organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, you would find that SAR11 bacteria, also known as Pelagibacterales,…

Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…

Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has revealed a…

Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warmScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warm
Grey reef sharks are being forced to abandon coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures, according to new research. The study, published in Communications Biology,…

Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research findsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research finds
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the carbonation process in cement-based materials, which could play a crucial role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).…

Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 36, 2024Science
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Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 36, 2024
Bacteria can anticipate the seasons: Photoperiodism in cyanobacteria Long-lived plants and animals clearly regulate their physiology according to seasonal changes in day length to appropriately…

New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planningScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024
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New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planning
As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, communities face increasing challenges in preparing for disasters. A new guidance report, developed by scientists at the Desert…

New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlandsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024
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New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlands
A recent international study led by Ariane Arias-Ortiz from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has made significant strides in understanding methane gas emissions from…

WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow meltScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow melt
Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) have revealed the significant role of dark brown carbon (d-BrC), a previously overlooked wildfire byproduct, in accelerating…

Notre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in ChicagoScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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Notre Dame researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in Chicago
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have developed a tool to analyze embodied carbon in over one million buildings in Chicago. Embodied carbon refers…

CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiencyScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024
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CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency
Drought stress has been a major challenge for crop production globally, a problem exacerbated by climate change. For over a century, researchers have aimed to…

Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burningScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burning
A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unveiled the vast scale of uncollected waste and open burning of plastic as primary…

Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbes
Researchers from Finland and Norway have discovered promising antibiotic candidates in microbes found deep in the Arctic Sea. Using advanced screening methods, they identified two…

Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024
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Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakes
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has uncovered the rapid proliferation of an invasive freshwater jellyfish species in…

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
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Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…

California droughts amplify dangerous Valley fever surgesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
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California droughts amplify dangerous Valley fever surges
Valley fever, a fungal disease caused by Coccidioides spores, has seen a dramatic rise in cases across California, U.S. in recent decades. A new study,…

Experimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s disease in miceNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024
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Experimental drug shows promise in protecting against air pollution-related Alzheimer’s disease in mice
A recent study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has demonstrated that an experimental drug could potentially protect against the detrimental effects…

New study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall originsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
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New study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall origins
Stockholm University researchers have unveiled an alternative approach to assessing global water scarcity, revealing that the risks to water supply are more significant than previously…

Heatwaves disorient bumblebees, threatening pollinationScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
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Heatwaves disorient bumblebees, threatening pollination
Rising global temperatures are not only taking a toll on human health but also profoundly affecting ecosystems, particularly the essential role of pollinators. Recent research…

New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictionsScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024
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New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictions
An international team of climate scientists has developed a new approach that offers significant advancements in predicting life-threatening flash floods triggered by extreme rainfall. This…

Climate change fuels rise in salmonella risk from raw produceScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
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Climate change fuels rise in salmonella risk from raw produce
Climate change is poised to elevate the risk of foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella enterica, particularly through the consumption of raw produce, according to new…

Ozone monitoring sees significant advances, researchers reportScience
Adrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024
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Ozone monitoring sees significant advances, researchers report
Recent developments in the monitoring of tropospheric ozone, a critical component in the formation of smog, show promising advancements, according to a study led by…
