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Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024
Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 19, 2024

University of Houston scientists solving meteorological mysteries on Mars University of Houston - A groundbreaking achievement by scientists at the University of Houston is changing…
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Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered
Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncoveredNewsScience

Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered

Brown algae, an essential component of marine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in maintaining coastal habitats, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change through carbon sequestration.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
IPBES Nexus Assessment Report
Beautiful landscape with the famous Apuseni Mountains range in Romania
IPBES Nexus Assessment ReportNews

IPBES Nexus Assessment Report

Tackle Together Five Interlinked Global Crises in Biodiversity, Water, Food, Health and Climate Change IPBES - Environmental, social and economic crises – such as biodiversity…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 18, 2024 Full article
Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN experts
Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN expertsNews

Coral reefs ‘may disappear’ in 10-50 years: UN experts

Paris, France | AFP - Coral reefs could vanish in as little as a decade, warned a landmark UN report by dozens of global experts…
SourceSourceDecember 17, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from space
Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from spaceNews

Image of the day: Lake Engure’s rich biodiversity captured from space

Lake Engure, a shallow coastal lake in Latvia, stands out as a sanctuary for biodiversity. Recognized as a Ramsar site, it serves as a critical…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 15, 2024 Full article
AI tool aims to uncover wildlife secrets from online photos
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…
SourceSourceDecember 14, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Snow-covered Ottenby Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and biodiversity
Image of the day: Snow-covered Ottenby Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and biodiversityNews

Image of the day: Snow-covered Ottenby Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and biodiversity

Located at the southern tip of Öland, Sweden, the Ottenby Nature Reserve stands as a remarkable sanctuary of biodiversity. The reserve, a designated Natura 2000…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 11, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: December 5, 2024
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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Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, Australia
Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, AustraliaNews

Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, Australia

A satellite image captured by Copernicus Sentinel-3 on December 3, 2024, reveals a sprawling phytoplankton bloom extending over 800 kilometers off the coast of Melbourne…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark
Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews

Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark

This satellite image, captured on 2 October 2024 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Gribskov, Denmark's fourth-largest forest, and the nearby Lake Esrum. Covering more…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024 Full article
The habitat determines response to climate
The habitat determines response to climateNewsScience

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
Climate Science Digest: November 27, 2024NewsScience

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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Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National Park
Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National ParkNews

Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National Park

Lahemaa, located in northern Estonia on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, is the country’s oldest and largest national park, spanning over 725…
SourceSourceNovember 24, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Podyjí and Thayatal – Biodiversity Gems on the Czech-Austrian Border
Image of the day: Podyjí and Thayatal – Biodiversity Gems on the Czech-Austrian BorderNews

Image of the day: Podyjí and Thayatal – Biodiversity Gems on the Czech-Austrian Border

Many areas along the border between the Czech Republic and Austria are rich in biodiversity and protected under the EU Habitats Directive. One example is…
SourceSourceNovember 23, 2024 Full article
Ten key moments in the climate change fight
Ten key moments in the climate change fightNews

Ten key moments in the climate change fight

Paris, France | AFP - With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates…
SourceSourceNovember 4, 2024 Full article
Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on funding
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Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on fundingNews

Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on funding

By Mariëtte le Roux and Lina Vanegas | AFP Cali, Colombia - The world's biggest nature conservation conference enters its final day in Colombia Friday…
SourceSourceNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Deadly Spain floods held up as warning at nature protection summit
Deadly Spain floods held up as warning at nature protection summitNews

Deadly Spain floods held up as warning at nature protection summit

By Mariëtte le Roux and Lina Vanegas | AFP Cali, Colombia - European officials pointed Thursday to deadly flooding in Spain as a reminder of…
SourceSourceNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Nature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ for humankind: UN chief
Nature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ for humankind: UN chiefNews

Nature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ for humankind: UN chief

Cali, Colombia | AFP - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that humanity faced an "existential crisis" caused by the rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature.…
SourceSourceOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate Conference
Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate ConferenceNews

Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate Conference

Partners of the Ocean Pavilion are calling on world leaders to make robust, long-term investments in ocean observations, research, and mapping to support efforts that…
SourceSourceOctober 29, 2024 Full article
Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species
Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird speciesClimateNews

Climate change threatens two-thirds of neotropical bird species

Changing precipitation patterns in the Neotropics, a region recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, pose a significant threat to nearly two-thirds of the area's bird species…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 42, 2024

Vulnerability of Arctic-Boreal methane emissions to climate change The rapid warming of the Arctic-Boreal region has led to the concern that large amounts of methane…
SourceSourceOctober 20, 2024 Full article
Tropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperatures
Tropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperaturesScience

Tropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperatures

As climate change reshapes global weather patterns, a new study reveals that two-thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) within tropical forests are facing never-before-seen temperature…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024 Full article
Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts
Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shiftsScience

Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts

Seven common European forest tree species have managed to maintain significant genetic diversity over millions of years, even as they weathered drastic environmental changes during…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
Antarctic-wide survey of plant life to aid conservation efforts
Antarctic-wide survey of plant life to aid conservation effortsScience

Antarctic-wide survey of plant life to aid conservation efforts

The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the…
SourceSourceAugust 6, 2024 Full article