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Overfishing halves shark and ray populations since 1970
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Overfishing halves shark and ray populations since 1970Science

Overfishing halves shark and ray populations since 1970

The worldโ€™s oceans are losing their apex predators at an alarming rate. A new study published in Science reveals that overfishing has reduced populations of…
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Multinational enterprises hinder global sustainability goals with profit-driven strategies
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Multinational enterprises hinder global sustainability goals with profit-driven strategiesScience

Multinational enterprises hinder global sustainability goals with profit-driven strategies

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are undermining global sustainability efforts by prioritizing profit over meaningful innovation, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Despite…
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New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestations
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New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestationsScience

New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestations

Microscopic but mighty, plant-parasitic nematodes are responsible for $160 billion in agricultural losses worldwide every year. Among the most destructive is the southern root-knot nematode,…
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AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photos
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AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photosScience

AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photos

Scientists have developed a new AI tool to unlock hidden insights from millions of wildlife images shared online, potentially revealing how species adapt to climate…
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 12, 2024

Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe University of Massachusetts Amherst - A new study published in Science…
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Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communities
Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communitiesScience

Stone Age discovery uncovers life and death of ancient Ukrainian communities

A study led by Johannes Mรผller at the Institute of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology, at Kiel University, sheds light on the lives of Neolithic individuals…
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Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024

Climate change plans include unrealistic land demands: an area larger than the US Lund University - For the first time, an international team of scientists…
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Leap in modelling human impact on climate offers potential early warnings of disasters
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Leap in modelling human impact on climate offers potential early warnings of disastersScience

Leap in modelling human impact on climate offers potential early warnings of disasters

A groundbreaking theoretical advancement has provided scientists with an improved framework for understanding the connections between observed climate changes and their human-made or natural causes.…
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Climate Science Digest: December 10, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: December 10, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 10, 2024

Antarcticaโ€™s irregular heartbeat shows signs of rapid melting Geoscientists led by Universities of Leicester and Southampton create new climate record for early Antarctic ice ages.…
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Human activity reshapes Brazilโ€™s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem roles
Human activity reshapes Brazilโ€™s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem rolesScience

Human activity reshapes Brazilโ€™s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem roles

In Brazilian forests shaped by human activity, a shift in tree species dominance is underway. Fast-growing, small-seeded species are flourishing in areas with significant deforestation…
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Zooplankton and clay dust offer a surprising solution to carbon storage
Clay sprayed on the oceanโ€™s surface converts carbon into food for microscopic zooplankton
Zooplankton and clay dust offer a surprising solution to carbon storageScience

Zooplankton and clay dust offer a surprising solution to carbon storage

Harnessing the natural appetites of zooplankton, researchers at Dartmouth College have developed an innovative way to accelerate the oceanโ€™s capacity to store carbon, potentially advancing…
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Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 9, 2024

Climate change impacting freshwater fish species, study finds University of Bristol - Freshwater fish populations that dwell nearer the poles are outperforming their equatorial counterparts,…
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Laws on healthcare worker rights align with global standards with room for improvement
Laws on healthcare worker rights align with global standards with room for improvementScience

Laws on healthcare worker rights align with global standards with room for improvement

Fair pay policies are widely implemented while mental health services and non-discrimination policies are lacking. PLOS - More than half of laws and policies on…
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Muser Press โ€“ New Research Articles Week 49, 2024
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Muser Press โ€“ New Research Articles Week 49, 2024Science

Muser Press โ€“ New Research Articles Week 49, 2024

So you want to build a solar or wind farm? Hereโ€™s how to decide where David L. Chandler | MIT News - Deciding where to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 9, 2024 Full article
Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendly
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Sustainable festivities: Making Christmas joyful and eco-friendlyScience

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…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 7, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate 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…
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Fossil evidence redefines the history of Australiaโ€™s rainforest margins
Fossil evidence redefines the history of Australiaโ€™s rainforest marginsScience

Fossil evidence redefines the history of Australiaโ€™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…
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Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate 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…
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Mapping the past with AI to locate undocumented orphaned oil and gas wells
Mapping the past with AI to locate undocumented orphaned oil and gas wellsScience

Mapping the past with AI to locate undocumented orphaned oil and gas wells

Undocumented orphaned oil and gas wells are scattered remnants of over a century of drilling, posing risks to water, air, and climate through potential leaks…
SourceSourceDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate change
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Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate changeScience

Rising sediment levels in Asian high-mountain rivers linked to climate change

Asian high-mountain rivers are transporting significantly more sediment downstream than they did just a few decades ago, with profound implications for agriculture, water quality, flood…
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Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate 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…
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Mistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiracies
Mistrust 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…
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Plastic-eating bugs: A potential ally in combating microplastic pollution
Plastic-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…
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State-dependent harvest ensures Pacific walrus sustainability under climate change
State-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 NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article