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Climate Science Digest: January 9, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 9, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 9, 2025

Advances in porousizing catalysts for boosting CO2 electroreductionFloods, droughts, then fires: Hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globallyResearchers use lab data to rewrite equation for deformation,…
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Aircraft noise exposure tied to increased heart risks, study shows
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Aircraft noise exposure tied to increased heart risks, study showsScience

Aircraft noise exposure tied to increased heart risks, study shows

Living near airports may pose a hidden risk to heart health, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.…
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Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathways
At the Pic du Midi mountain observatory it is raining from all directions – ideal for exploring the pathways of arsenic in the atmosphere.
Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathwaysScience

Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathways

Researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered new insights into how arsenic, a toxic trace element, travels through the atmosphere and interacts with biological systems. By…
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Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 8, 2025

Study assesses the benefits of alfalfa-almond intercroppingMediterranean sharks continue to decline despite conservation progressClimate change linked with worse HIV prevention and carePlant cells gain immune…
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Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study reveals
A shoal of Striped Mackerel fish filter feeding amongst loads of plastic waste
Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study revealsScience

Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study reveals

A study published in Frontiers in Toxicology has revealed that seafood commonly consumed in Oregon contains microplastics, shedding light on the prevalence of plastic particles…
SourceSourceJanuary 8, 2025 Full article
Winds and currents fuel equatorial Atlantic phytoplankton bloom
Phytoplankton
Winds and currents fuel equatorial Atlantic phytoplankton bloomScience

Winds and currents fuel equatorial Atlantic phytoplankton bloom

The eastern equatorial Atlantic Ocean is home to a vibrant marine ecosystem that thrives on the supply of nutrients from the deep ocean. At the…
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Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillion
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Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillionScience

Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillion

A recent study published in Environmental Research: Energy shows the importance of robust safeguards in U.S. clean energy tax credit policies. Researchers from the University…
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Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025

In this article: Feeling the heat across the Middle EastFloods linked to rise in US deaths from several major causesTiny plants reveal big potential for…
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Climate change threatens apple production in key U.S. regions
Sour green apple on a grungy background
Climate change threatens apple production in key U.S. regionsScience

Climate change threatens apple production in key U.S. regions

The future of apple production in America’s most productive regions faces increasing challenges due to climate change, a new study published in Environmental Research Letters…
SourceSourceJanuary 6, 2025 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 1, 2025
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Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 1, 2025Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 1, 2025

Discover the latest articles from leading science journals in the Muser Press weekly roundup, showcasing impactful studies published this week. Balancing renewable energy expansion and…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?
Bees on a Sunflower
Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?Science

Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?

The preferences of bees for specific floral traits play a crucial role in pollination, shaping ecosystems and food production. A recent study led by researchers…
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The crucial link between pollinators and food quality
Almond plantation in bloom in Australia
The crucial link between pollinators and food qualityScienceNews

The crucial link between pollinators and food quality

Pollinators are not just essential for boosting crop yields — they also play a key role in determining the quality of the food we eat.…
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Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changes
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Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changesNewsScience

Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changes

Bacteria in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota exhibit a unique evolutionary cycle, responding rapidly to seasonal changes before resetting to genetic states resembling prior years, according to…
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Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO2: A greener path for industry
Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO2: A greener path for industryScience

Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO2: A greener path for industry

Acetaldehyde, a key ingredient in products ranging from plastics to perfumes, has long relied on fossil fuels for its production. However, as environmental concerns mount,…
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Climate risks to China’s solar and wind energy
3d solar pannels and wind turbines
Climate risks to China’s solar and wind energyScience

Climate risks to China’s solar and wind energy

A new study by researchers at Peking University has unveiled a critical challenge to China's renewable energy ambitions: the increasing frequency of compounded low-solar and…
SourceSourceJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrations
Bats flying
Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrationsScience

Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrations

Migrating bats across central Europe have been discovered using a surprising strategy to conserve energy: they 'surf' the warm winds of incoming storm fronts. This…
SourceSourceJanuary 3, 2025 Full article
Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever
Canadian forest
Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than everScience

Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than ever

Wildfire activity in Canada has intensified dramatically over recent decades, with severe implications for ecosystems and fire management. A new modeling study, published in Science,…
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Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice Age
Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice AgeScience

Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice Age

Global wildfire activity surged during periods of abrupt climate change throughout the last Ice Age, according to a recent study analyzing ancient methane trapped in…
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A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formation
City buildings in the fog
A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formationScience

A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formation

New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is reshaping our understanding of how light-absorbing aerosols contribute to winter haze events. These…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024

Conservation efforts for Brazilian primates under threat from climate change and habitat loss Brazilian primates face escalating threats as climate change and deforestation combine to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024 Full article
‘Alarming’ rise in climate disasters in Brazil: study
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‘Alarming’ rise in climate disasters in Brazil: studyScience

‘Alarming’ rise in climate disasters in Brazil: study

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | AFP - Brazil has seen a dramatic rise of climate disasters in recent years, compared to two previous decades, a…
SourceSourceDecember 29, 2024 Full article
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
Earth, Drop, Desert
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024Science

‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024

Paris, France | AFP - From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was…
SourceSourceDecember 27, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024

3D concrete printing method captures carbon dioxide Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have pioneered a 3D concrete printing method that incorporates carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 22, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (science)
Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 20, 2024

Changes in store for atmospheric rivers David Hosansky | UCAR - Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the…
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