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Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spread
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Genomic sequencing helps measure the speed of viral spreadScience

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…
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Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 3, 2024

Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change University of Kansas - Urban and community planners have a…
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Coral reef restoration as a crucial strategy for ecosystem resilience
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Coral reef restoration as a crucial strategy for ecosystem resilienceScience

Coral reef restoration as a crucial strategy for ecosystem resilience

Coral reefs, vital ecosystems that support marine biodiversity and are essential to the food and livelihoods of millions of people, face mounting threats from climate…
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Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024

Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa | Penn State - The more time you spend on social media, the…
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Deep-sea viruses reveal hidden roles in climate and ocean health
Deep-sea viruses reveal hidden roles in climate and ocean healthScience

Deep-sea viruses reveal hidden roles in climate and ocean health

Tiny yet influential, deep-sea viruses play a pivotal role in shaping the global ocean environment and the Earth's biogeochemical cycles. These understudied microbes, concentrated in…
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Muser Press โ€“ New Research Articles Week 48, 2024
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Muser Press โ€“ New Research Articles Week 48, 2024Science

Muser Press โ€“ New Research Articles Week 48, 2024

Innovative approach highlights marine heatwavesโ€™ impacts on seagrass ecosystems Seagrass meadows, essential to marine biodiversity and ecosystem services, are increasingly threatened by climate change, especially…
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Salmon study reshapes understanding of endangered killer whales’ decline
Salmon study reshapes understanding of endangered killer whales’ declineScience

Salmon study reshapes understanding of endangered killer whales’ decline

Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW), a critically endangered population with only about 75 members, have long been linked to the abundance of king salmon, or…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 30, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 29, 2024

Heat sensitivity weakens immune performance in wild monkeys A study from the University of Michigan reveals that wild capuchin monkeys experience a decline in immune…
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Killer whales caught hunting and consuming whale sharks in Gulf of California
Killer whales caught hunting and consuming whale sharks in Gulf of CaliforniaScience

Killer whales caught hunting and consuming whale sharks in Gulf of California

Killer whales, renowned as apex predators of the oceans, have been observed hunting and consuming whale sharks, the largest fish on Earth. A new study…
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Climate Science Digest: November 28, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 28, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 28, 2024

Coral adaptation faces limits under escalating global warming Coral adaptation to rising ocean temperatures and marine heatwaves is unlikely to match the pace of climate…
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Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risks
Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risksScience

Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risks

People experienced less stress and anxiety while listening to nature soundscapes, but the addition of road traffic noise increased their stress and anxiety. Manmade sounds…
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Global crop yields rise steadily but future food security faces hurdles
Global crop yields rise steadily but future food security faces hurdlesScience

Global crop yields rise steadily but future food security faces hurdles

Contrary to concerns about stagnating crop yields, new research reveals that global agricultural productivity has maintained consistent growth over the past six decades. The study,…
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Early North Americans crafted needles from fur-bearing animals for survival
Early North Americans crafted needles from fur-bearing animals for survivalScience

Early North Americans crafted needles from fur-bearing animals for survival

Researchers examining a Wyoming archaeological site have uncovered evidence that early North Americans crafted needles from the bones of fur-bearing animals, such as foxes, rabbits,…
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Innovative water transfer model offers cost-effective drought solutions in the Western U.S.
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Innovative water transfer model offers cost-effective drought solutions in the Western U.S.

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have proposed a groundbreaking two-way water leasing model designed to address water scarcity challenges in…
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The habitat determines response to climate
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The habitat determines response to climate

Clues found relating repair of photosynthetic protein complex to how plants survive in colder regions. Osaka Metropolitan University - Plants need light to grow, but…
SourceSourceNovember 28, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 27, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 27, 2024

Conserving nature can shield cities from floods A University of British Columbia (UBC) study reveals that conserving just five percent of watersheds, representing two percent…
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Neighborly connections may boost local climate action
Neighborly connections may boost local climate actionScience

Neighborly connections may boost local climate action

A survey across nine European neighborhoods has shed light on how individual and collective motivations drive climate action in hyperlocal settings. The findings, published in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 27, 2024 Full article
Scientists link sea spray aerosols to ocean conditions using new Arctic data
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Scientists link sea spray aerosols to ocean conditions using new Arctic dataScience

Scientists link sea spray aerosols to ocean conditions using new Arctic data

Researchers led by EPFLโ€™s Extreme Environments Research Laboratory have developed an innovative system to better understand the relationship between sea spray aerosols, ocean conditions, and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 27, 2024 Full article
NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areas
NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areasNewsScience

NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areas

During a heatwave, the comfort of a shady tree is a luxury that many urban residents rely on to stay cool. But what happens when…
SourceSourceNovember 27, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024

Global heatwave hotspots defy climate models The increasing severity and frequency of heatwaves worldwide have become a significant concern, with a recent study mapping global…
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Researchers show complex relationship between Arctic warming and Arctic dust
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Researchers show complex relationship between Arctic warming and Arctic dustScience

Researchers show complex relationship between Arctic warming and Arctic dust

The Arctic is warming two to four times faster than the global average. A recent study by researchers in Japan found that dust from snow-…
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Transforming the UN SDGs is crucial for global sustainability
Transforming the UN SDGs is crucial for global sustainabilityScience

Transforming the UN SDGs is crucial for global sustainability

Climate change, the most pressing challenge to global development and environmental stability, demands an urgent transformation of the United Nationsโ€™ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a…
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Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk A large-scale study involving more than 1.2 million members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California revealed a concerning…
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Chromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stress
Chromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stressScience

Chromatic COF sensors integrated into microneedles provide early warning for plant drought stress

Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have developed an innovative method to detect plant dehydration, integrating Covalent Organic Framework (COF) sensors into…
SourceSourceNovember 25, 2024 Full article