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Scientists unite to save the Earth’s glaciers
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Scientists unite to save the Earth’s glaciers

Glacial ice stores 70% of Earth’s freshwater, underpinning the food and water security of billions of people. But ice is at the frontline of the…
SourceSourceMarch 19, 2025 Full article
Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained them
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Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained themClimate

Why North America lost its spring rains while East Asia gained them

Tracing the geological history of spring rains Summary: Spring persistent rainfall, a key climate phenomenon in East Asia, has provided vital water resources to the…
SourceSourceMarch 19, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 19, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Thorny skates…
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Image of the day: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia Island
Satellite image: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia Island
Image of the day: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia IslandNews

Image of the day: Massive iceberg A23a stalls near South Georgia Island

This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired on 17 March 2025, captures the massive iceberg A23a as it runs aground approximately 70 km (43 miles) from South…
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Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists
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Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientistsNews

Trump admin moves to fire hundreds of government scientists

Washington, United States | AFP The Trump administration plans to lay off hundreds of scientists and researchers from the US federal government as part of…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygen
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Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygenScience

Ancient bacteria reveal a unique way to generate energy without oxygen

Scientists at Goethe University discover how the oldest enzyme of cellular respiration works – potential applications in removing CO₂ from exhaust gases Summary: Long before…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds
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Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study findsClimate

Hurricanes leave a hidden impact on the deep ocean, study finds

After the fury, hurricanes can leave a lasting mark on deep ocean Summary: Hurricanes are known for their destructive force on land, but their effects…
SourceSourceMarch 18, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeast
Satellite Image: Bragança, Portugal
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Image of the day: Bragança, a medieval gem in Portugal’s northeast

Nestled in the far northeast of Portugal, Bragança is a city where history and nature intertwine. Its medieval castle, Castelo de Bragança, stands as a…
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Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policy
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Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policyClimate

Left behind in a warming world: Addressing involuntary immobility in climate policy

Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations unable to move away from climate risk areas Summary: While climate change and extreme weather events often drive migration,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study finds
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Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study findsScience

Rising temperatures may trigger airway inflammation due to drier air, study finds

Drier air caused by climate change poses respiratory health risk by dehydrating airways, researchers say Summary: As global temperatures rise, drier air could pose a…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprint
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‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprintNews

‘More and faster’: UN calls to shrink buildings’ carbon footprint

Paris, France | AFP Countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings -- a sector that accounts for…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050
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Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050Science

Extreme heat could double cardiovascular disease burden in Australia by 2050

Burden of cardiovascular disease caused by extreme heat in Australia to more than double by 2050 Summary: Hot weather is already responsible for nearly 50,000…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changes
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New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changesScience

New satellite index improves tracking of boreal forests changes

New needleleaf index helps monitor the health of the North American boreal forest Summary: Boreal forests, also known as the taiga, are vital carbon reservoirs,…
SourceSourceMarch 17, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica
Satellite Image: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica, France
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Image of the day: Étang de Biguglia, Corsica

The Étang de Biguglia is the largest lagoon in Corsica, France, covering approximately 1,800 hectares. Recognized as a Ramsar Site, it is a critical habitat…
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Christmas Island’s red crabs show resilience to salinity changes in early development
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Christmas Island’s red crabs show resilience to salinity changes in early developmentScience

Christmas Island’s red crabs show resilience to salinity changes in early development

The research was carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from the University’s Marine Biology programme Summary: The annual migration of Christmas…
SourceSourceMarch 16, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: March 16, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 16, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 16, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Industrial waste…
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Image of the day: Austria’s Pasterze Glacier and its retreating ice
Satellite Image: The Pasterze Glacier, Austria
Image of the day: Austria’s Pasterze Glacier and its retreating iceNews

Image of the day: Austria’s Pasterze Glacier and its retreating ice

Located on the northern side of the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak, the Pasterze Glacier is the longest glacier in the country and the Eastern Alps.…
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AI unlocks new insights into Antarctic ice flow and sea-level rise
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AI unlocks new insights into Antarctic ice flow and sea-level riseClimate

AI unlocks new insights into Antarctic ice flow and sea-level rise

Stanford research focused on the large-scale movements of the Antarctic ice sheet could help improve predictions about how the continent will change in the future…
SourceSourceMarch 15, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: A view of the Po River
Satellite Image: A view of the Po River
Image of the day: A view of the Po RiverNews

Image of the day: A view of the Po River

The Po River, Italy’s longest river, has shaped the country’s landscape and history for centuries. Originating in the Monte Viso group of the Cottian Alps,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 14, 2025 Full article
Increased research funding essential to protect U.S. agriculture
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Increased research funding essential to protect U.S. agricultureScience

Increased research funding essential to protect U.S. agriculture

Dramatic increase in research funding needed to counter productivity slowdown in farming Summary: U.S. agriculture faces a mounting challenge: maintaining productivity in the face of…
SourceSourceMarch 14, 2025 Full article
Kakhovka Dam destruction unleashed a hidden environmental crisis
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Kakhovka Dam destruction unleashed a hidden environmental crisisScience

Kakhovka Dam destruction unleashed a hidden environmental crisis

Summary: The destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam in June 2023 triggered severe environmental consequences beyond immediate flooding, according to a new study published in Science.…
SourceSourceMarch 14, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Panabo City, the Philippines
Satellite Image: Panabo City, the Philippines
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Image of the day: Panabo City, the Philippines

The Philippines, one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, faces increasing risks from environmental pressures, including ground subsidence. This phenomenon, which causes gradual…
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Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: March 13, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief:Social media can…
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Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climate
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Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climateScience

Denmark can learn from Malawi: How trees support health, economy, and climate

Denmark is embarking on an ambitious effort to restore its natural landscapes and reduce agricultural land use through large-scale tree planting. As part of the…
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