Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?Science
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025
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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…

Massive storm slams US with snow, ice, bitter coldClimate
SourceJanuary 5, 2025
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Massive storm slams US with snow, ice, bitter cold
By Michael Mathes | Washington, United States | AFP (Updated) - A powerful winter storm hammered the United States on Sunday, with meteorologists warning millions…

The crucial link between pollinators and food qualityScienceNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025
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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.…

Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changesNewsScience
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025
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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…

Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile HomoroadelorNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 4, 2025
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Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile Homoroadelor
Dealurile Homoroadelor, a serene expanse of rolling hills in central Romania, shines as a beacon of biodiversity and environmental protection. This Natura 2000 site, spanning…

Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO2: A greener path for industryScience
SourceJanuary 4, 2025
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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,…

Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songsNews
SourceJanuary 4, 2025
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Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songs
Beijing, China | AFP - A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular "Mandopop" musician Jay Chou. Mi Xiaoqi, a…

Climate risks to China’s solar and wind energyScience
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
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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…

Image of the day: Witznitz Solar Park powers Europe’s renewable futureNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025
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Image of the day: Witznitz Solar Park powers Europe’s renewable future
The Witznitz Solar Park, located near Leipzig in eastern Germany, stands as a monumental achievement in Europe’s renewable energy sector. Spanning approximately 500 hectares on…

Bats ride storm winds to save energy on long migrationsScience
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
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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…

Why Canadian forests are burning more fiercely than everScience
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 3, 2025
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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,…

University of Maryland secures $7.8M to advance renewable energy for ocean monitoringNews
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
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University of Maryland secures $7.8M to advance renewable energy for ocean monitoring
New marine-based microbial fuel cells will overcome the need for batteries and ship-based or shore-based power cables. University of Maryland - UM Researcher Stephanie Lansing…

Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice AgeScience
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
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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…

Economic divide in climate policies: Food prices hit poor nations harderClimate
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
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Economic divide in climate policies: Food prices hit poor nations harder
A widening economic divide is shaping how agricultural climate policies influence food prices globally, with stark differences between wealthy and poor nations. A study by…

Vietnam’s capital blanketed by toxic smogNews
SourceJanuary 3, 2025
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Vietnam’s capital blanketed by toxic smog
Hanoi, Vietnam | AFP - Thick smog blanketed Hanoi on Friday, obscuring buildings and leaving nine million residents choking on toxic air as the Vietnamese…

China says 2024 was its hottest year on recordClimate
SourceJanuary 2, 2025
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China says 2024 was its hottest year on record
Beijing, China | AFP (Updated) - Last year was China's hottest on record and the past four years were its warmest ever, its weather agency…

Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversityNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025
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Poyang Lake restoration advances with new phase to combat climate change and boost biodiversity
Conservation International and Sateri, a leading producer of manmade cellulose fibers, have launched the third phase of the Poyang Lake Ecosystem Restoration Initiative. This milestone…

Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacyNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025
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Image of the day: Historic Toruń and its ‘cosmic’ legacy
Perched on the banks of the Vistula River in north-central Poland, Toruń boasts a legacy that intertwines history, science, and culture. As one of Poland’s…

World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and TrumpNewsClimate
SourceJanuary 1, 2025
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World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump
Paris, France | AFP (Updated) - Revellers across the world ushered in 2025 on Wednesday, with huge crowds waving goodbye to the old year that…

Image of the day: The Seine’s shimmering thread from spaceNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 31, 2024
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Image of the day: The Seine’s shimmering thread from space
The Seine River, flowing gracefully through the French landscape, has been a vital artery for tens of thousands of years. Originating in the Burgundy region,…

From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025News
SourceDecember 31, 2024
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From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025
From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And we may see more changes…

Leading healthy, sustainable lives is all fun and gamesNews
SourceDecember 31, 2024
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Leading healthy, sustainable lives is all fun and games
Nishtha Phutela | BML Munjal University in Haryana - By using an engaging format and features such as a scoreboard and rewards, games can help…

Number of cyclones not increasing, but intensity is, data showsClimate
SourceDecember 31, 2024
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Number of cyclones not increasing, but intensity is, data shows
Paris, France | AFP - The number of tropical cyclones each year has not risen over the past four decades but their intensity has, according…

Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and IsmarisNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024
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Image of the day: Greek wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris
The wetlands of Limnes Vistonis and Ismaris in Greece form one of the country's most ecologically significant landscapes. Spanning over 18,000 hectares, this vast Natura…
